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SPECIAL SECTION:Wing Ding30 OfficialProgramJuly 2008 • Monthly U.S. $3.95 • Canada $4.95www.wingworldmag.comALSO:Willie & Ernest’s 2007“Great Adventure”“All I’ll Ever Need”:My Hondas Through the Years

ABOUT THECOVERRed,White & Blue! John Beaumont(left) (GWRRA Life Member#17285) with his 2003 Red Wingand Bud Leppard (GWRRA LifeMember #17542) with his 2005Blue Wing stand with the whiteSandy Hook Lighthouse betweenthem in the background.The nation’s oldest lighthouse,located in New Jersey, it playedan important role in theAmerican Revolution.(Photo by John Beaumont.)Acts of Kindness ................................................16Advertisers Listing .............................................70Association Leader Listing ...............................80Bragging Rights....................................................12Cartoon................................................................29Classifieds.............................................................76Events....................................................................78Finishing Touches................................................89CONTENTSDEPARTMENTSGWRRA Official Products...............................85GWRRA/Rescue Application...........................79Hall of Fame ........................................................84In Memoriam.......................................................84In the Zone............................................................4Motorcycle Goodies..........................................73News Briefs .........................................................20Northern Reflections ..........................................7NEW SHOWS! Seeschedule on page 60.July 2008 • Volume 31 Issue 7Page 58 Page 62 Page 68FeaturesNew & Different Vendors at Wing Ding .............................................................................26SPECIAL SECTION:Wing Ding 30 Official Program.................................WD1-WD48Me and My Hondas Through the Years ...............................................................................49Headlight On!: Giving Back, Other than Poker Runs.......................................................52A “Beary” Fun Adventure with AR-B’s Mascot..................................................................58Willie & Ernest: By Land or By Lake ...................................................................................62Our Alaskan Adventure, Part 1 .............................................................................................68Info BytesThinking Critically: Safety vs. Unsolicited Advice ................................................................8Special Bragging Rights:Tribute to a Mother & Wife.......................................................14Past Couples of the Year: John & Paula Crow...................................................................18I.C.E.: Let’s Talk About First Aid............................................................................................32Product Previews ...............................................22Readers’ Responses...........................................10Readers’ Rides ....................................................87Wing Ding 30 Loding........................................71Wing Ding 30 Hotel Map.................................72Wing Ding 30 RV & Campsites ......................72Workbench..........................................................34ON-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 EJuly 2008 3

In the ZoneSharon Stanley • Editor • editor@gwrra.orgPondering Two Anniversaries this JulyThis issue’s cover date marks themonth of my one-year anniversary asyour editor. I hope you’ve enjoyed eachand every one of your monthly issues ofWing World magazine and that we continueon in our relationship together formany years to come.That being said, however, I do have asmall confession to make: I really didn’trealize how active you all are in theAssociation and, subsequently, in communicatingwith me. There’s a big difference betweenbeing the Rider, so to speak, of this magazineas opposed to the Co-Rider, and my helmet iscertainly off to Former Editor Nick Hoppnerfor his many loyal years of steering the bike forthis membership!And your continued input signals a veryhealthy readership, so for that I am very thankful.But I do have a teensy favor to ask my fellowGWRRA Members: While I certainlyencourage you to continue sending in material,please do be patient with me as I furtherrefine my organizational efforts. It may takejust a tad longer til I perfect this process.There have been the occasional bumps alongthe road; I’ve underestimated how long someone’sarticle would take to appear in the magazineor an event or ad somehow hung incyberspace for a month longer than expected,and/or a copyedit error was overlooked. Forthose, I hope you’ll accept my sincere apologies.But even amidst the hundreds and hundredsof emails and letters and photos andfull-length articles and more that I receiveeach month (think about it this way, it takes farless than one percent of the Association topop a single email in order to account for severalhundred contributions coming my wayeach month!), I do try my best to hold tothose words of wisdom that haste makeswaste. That’s why I’ve spent many hoursinventing new—and sometimes even unheardof—ways to stay better organized. In fact, Iwas just chatting with a gentleman this morningin which I was explaining my shock to himthat I now officially have 132 subfolders, notcounting the usual Inbox, Sent, Spam, etc. folders,just in my email account. (I had figured itcouldn’t have possibly been more than 58.Wrong!)So anyway, enough chit-chat on that. I justwant you to know that, if you sent in a contributionand I received it, I have taken the timeto review it, it has been filed, and it hasreceived consideration for publication.Logistically speaking, however, it is impossibleto print every contribution, just as it is impossibleto ride every road, no matter how greatthey all are. Yet you still like to hear aboutthem.And I do enjoy hearing from each andevery one of you. GWRRA Members, while attimes a somewhat spunky bunch, are most alltrue blue through and through. Which ofcourse leads me to my next point—my amazementat an Association that has withstood 31years together and continues to celebrateanniversary after anniversary, like this year’s30th Wing Ding in Greenville, South Carolina.What an anniversary! Can you imagine?Three decades of celebrating an event togetherthat all began with the dreams of just ahandful or so of people.That’s not just quite anaccomplishment, that’s quite a story.Why not either continue that story, orstart a new Wing Ding story for yourself (ifthis year would be your very first time as adelegate), by planning to make it to this hugefamily reunion? You know, I recently had thepleasure of chatting with my grandmotherabout my biological family’s genealogy. It waswonderful to learn more of the roots of myfamily tree. It made me realize I’ll always be apart of something larger than just who I am asan individual. My one regret is that, as withmany biological families over the years, familyreunions seem to get less frequent unlesssomeone steps forward and says “I’ll organizeit” or “I’ll attend it”.You already have the Event ManagementGroup and the many Volunteers who’vehelped organize Wing Ding. Everything’s set.Why not, if you’re able, try to attend this greatreunion they throw for you annually? I’ll tellyou the two feelings I remember most when Ifirst attended Wing Ding in Nashville in 2006:“This is incredibly huge” and “This is family”.So you see, while jumping aboard this bikewe call our magazine seems a bit overwhelmingwith so many tens of thousands of ridersnext to me, it also means I have many familymembers worldwide and a huge reunion toboot. So let’s keep riding!Wishing you a happy and safe ride there,Your Editor●4 Wing World

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 INTERNSAbigail EdwardsTina 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.6 Wing World

Motorcycling Leaders Lead by ExampleBy Gordon Murphy• gmwing@nf.sympatico.caWhen I sit down to put some wordson paper for this column in WingWorld, I often wonder whether ornot any of the multitudes of Members whoreceive Wing World out there ever read thosearticles.I mean, there are so many wonderful writerswho contribute letters and articles toWing World. Nobody actually takes the time toread my contributions, do they?Well, the other day I received an emailfrom a Member who had read (yes, really didread!) my article titled “Life’s Little–andBig–Experiences” (May issue, page 10). Thislady had fairly recently lost her husband ofmany years, and she wrote me a very poignantletter to say that my article had brought backsome very pleasant memories of the wonderfulrides she and her husband had, followingthe excitement of purchasing their 2000GL1500.I had ended the May article by suggestingwe should enjoy our family, our kids and ourrides with our wonderful GWRRA friends;that life is a one-way trip and we should makethe best of it on our own journey.The lady went on to indicate that she andher husband had done just that and that nowher memories would help her survive in thisnew phase in her life.I was quite moved by this lady’s reaction tothe few words I had written, and it caused meto reflect on how important the things arethat we say and do and how they might impactothers. And of course this caused me to furtherreflect on GWRRA and the impact wemight have on people who might be thinkingabout purchasing a Gold Wing—or any otherbrand of motorcycle, for that matter.Anyone who has done any kind of leadershiptraining (and we have lots of such trainingavailable within our Association!) will havebeen informed that we “lead by example.” Inother words, people watch what we do asOfficers of GWRRA and follow our lead inmany areas—areas sometimes that we wouldnot believe people notice.As Members who wear the colours of theAssociation, we are watched and noticed bypeople who get either positive or negativeimages of what we do and what we say. Butparticularly Officers, such as ChapterDirectors, District Directors, etc., who areleaders in our organization, have to be cognizantof how they act and what they say.Because these things are noticed andremarked upon by others.One of the things we strive to do asGWRRA Members and Officers is to improvethe image that motorcyclists, or “bikers” assome would call us, have among the generalpublic. We should recognize that’s a bigresponsibility, and it doesn’t happen withoutsome effort on our part.For instance if we, collectively, are loud anddisruptive in a public restaurant where otherpatrons are trying to have a quiet dinner aftera long day’s work, chances are our image is notgoing to be greatly improved. Likewise, if wepull into a crowded service station wearing T-shirts and no gloves, we’re not sending a verygood message to the parents of the youngperson there who is trying to convince his orher parents that riding a motorcycle is a safeand desirable sport.I guess what I’m trying to say, in my ownclumsy way, is this: As GWRRA Members, let’sall try to be cognizant always of what we say(because, believe it or not, non-members readour Newsletters, too—particularly with internetaccessibility these days). Let’s be cognizantof how we ride and what we wear when riding(people DO notice and either form a positiveor a negative opinion of “bikers”). Andlet’s be aware that “leading by example” is aresponsibility not to be taken lightly.People do know about GWRRA and itsreputation of “Friends for Fun, Safety andKnowledge.” If you think about it, do you reallywant to be known as the person whohelped influence his or her neighbours that“bikers” truly are noisy and unsafe? Do youreally want to reinforce the impressions theyalready get from TV and movie images?Well, that was a heavy item, wasn’t it?!Actually I didn’t set out, when I started thisarticle, to pontificate so much. I just wanted tosay again that I hope you cherish the fun timesyou will have this summer riding with yourspouse or significant other.But that while you’re doing so, why not alsoremember that we have a large potential audienceout there who is looking at you withenvy and wishing they could enjoy the same“Friends for Fun, Safety and Knowledge” thatyou obviously enjoy.When they see you doing it safely—because you have the knowledge to back youup—they may just be inspired to make somecherished riding memories of their own, perhapseven with our Association.That being said, let’s all get out there andhave a fun season to add to our own book ofmemories!Bon jour!●July 2008 7

By Stu OltmanWith the summer travel season uponus, we’re going to be seeing a lot ofother motorcyclists on the roads.Some will be wrapped like mummies in theirfull riding suits, riding boots, gloves, and fullfacehelmets. Others will be wearing a differentuniform—do-rag, nose pickers (fingerlessgloves), blue jeans, engineer boots, and sleevelessvest, or any combination of those things.Yet others will be helmetless and half naked.But most of us will be riding while wearingsome type of helmet and a reasonable assortmentof protective clothing.Whatever we choose to wear, however, isour opinion “more correct” than anyoneelse’s? And do we have a duty to spread theGospel regarding what we personally consideradequate riding gear?And what about other safety issues? I onceobserved a fellow and his wife about to boarda GL1200 on which the rear tire wasn’t justbald, it had the fabric cords showing aroundthe tire’s full circumference. Because we wereat a rally where tire vendors were active, Iwalked over, introduced myself, and politelysuggested that now would be a good time toreplace that dangerous tire. His response?“That tire is just fine, thank you.”With my wife pinching me painfully andtugging at my jeans, I bit my lip and walkedaway. Did I have a duty to engage this personin what would obviously have degeneratedinto an argument?On a recent visit to an on-line chat forum,I noticed a thread asking what the point wasto posting messages about motorcycle accidentsand the gear worn by the ridersinvolved. One picture offered depicted a riderand co-rider dressed in bathing suits andopen-toe sandals. Opinions varied, but I especiallyliked the one partially quoted below(emphasis added).If I approached someone that isn’ta member of this board, it would bebecause it is possible that theydon’t know of the ramifications.They would either say thanks for theinfo or tell me to mind my own businessor much worse. At least I tried and ifthey didn’t know of the ramifications,they are better informed to maketheir decision. If you or anybody elsemakes an informed decision to ridewearing sandals/flip-flops, go for it. It’syour decision. I may not think too highlyof your decisions, but it is your decisionand I’ll respect your right to freedomof choice.Now that person is addressing the root ofthe issue—informed decisions versus thosemade in a fact-free environment. So many folkswho ride dressed like they’re having a day atthe beach on a rented mini bike, as in the picturedescribed above, just don’t understandthe hazards and haven’t given it any thought.Many others consider fashion and image moreimportant than safety—usually because theyhaven’t yet had the message driven home on apersonal level (loss of blood and/or bodyparts), and we hope they never do.But this person was correct about thereactions. Some folks don’t take well to criticism,constructive or otherwise, even if it’spresented politely and tactfully. Unsolicitedadvice is often met with apathy or even anger,and the person may claim you’re assaultingtheir freedom of making their own decisions.That’s a childish reaction that should alert youto the fact that further discussion is pointless.Often, these folks know full well that they’redoing something foolish but don’t appreciate astranger pointing out the obvious, especiallynot in front of a spouse or friends—it’s an egothing.Others offer opinions they’ve adoptedafter hearing others spout them repeatedly;doing that is much easier than actually thinkingfor oneself. While those opinions might be illadvised, they’re self-selecting because theysupport the chosen actions.Wing World’s formereditor, Nick Hoppner, was a master of theart of phrasing something in a way virtuallyguaranteed to offend nobody (I’ve yet to masterthat art), yet he still received flaming hatemail any time he brought up the subject of ridinggear.Is there a lesson in this? Is it true that “ifone life is saved, it’s worth it?” Or is it betterto stay silent unless asked for an opinion,thereby keeping our blood pressure in checkand not being considered a busybody or SafetyNazi? This is a touchy subject, especially for weGWRRA Members who live by the slogan of“Friends for Fun, Safety, and Knowledge.”When considering the costs of offeringunsolicited advice (the frustration of beingrebuffed) versus the possible benefits (mitigatingbodily damage or even saving a life), thepossible benefits do appear to outweigh thecosts. So how do we stand the best chance ofgetting the message across or at least piquinginterest? The key may be in being tactful,respectful, and in “knowing when to fold ’em.”Here’s the approach I’ve adopted: If I’mtold to mind my own business, I drop the subjectlike a hot potato—some folks are destinedto learn only from personal experience.And while I often preach safety gear in aChapter meeting or to a seminar audience, Idon’t offer unsolicited advice to a specific individualwhen the person is in the company ofothers. It’s only likely to embarrass that personand put him/her on the defensive, erectinga wall against anything useful I might have tooffer. Instead I take the person aside and ask ifhe or she would like to hear information thatcould save them a lot of heartache, or worse.If they say no, I don’t press the issue. Andsometimes, after mulling it over, that personwill come to me later asking to hear more.I know it’s tempting to force education onthose we might consider to be acting againsttheir own best interests, but that’s life. It is,after all, their decision to make. I do what I canwithin reason, and without making enemies.But I realize that I can’t be Tinkerbelle forevery Peter Pan headed down the road ofhard knocks. Neither can you.So don’t feel guilty if you can’t get the messageacross, but do take comfort in the factthat you tried.●8 Wing World

Glad for the Trailer ArticleIknow that the article “Tips on Towing aTrailer” [June, 2008] must have been difficultto publish for a “trailer-centric” magazinesuch as Wing World (the issues’ cover photoeven pictured a Wing with a trailer hitch).However, the article was very much neededto bring to light the problems associated withtrailer-towing.Instinctively (well, due to some highschool and college physics classes), I knewabout some of those problems, but I hadnever read such a clear explanation of theproblems. Everyone needs to have their eyesopened to the physics involved with thispractice.Thanks, Stu, for a great article.Robert FischerGWRRA #213518Kewanee, IllinoisDon’t Just TakeOklahoma’s Interstates!Since my wife and I do a lot of our vacationriding in the western states, I enjoyedreading Kerm and Barb Gephart’s article “SoYou Wanna Head West?” [June, 2008] Eventhough we have ridden a lot of the west overthe years, I picked up a few tips on places thatwe had somehow bypassed.However, being from Oklahoma, I was disappointedto see the remark about theInterstates being the best way to cross ourbeautiful state. If you use the Interstate, youwill miss old Route 66, the Talimena Drive,our beautiful lakes and waterways inNortheast Oklahoma, and Turner Falls inCentral Oklahoma, just to name a few.You will also miss the culture of our state.We have the Will Rogers museum inClaremore near the Will Rogers homestead,the Cowboy Hall of Fame, the JM David GunMuseum, Woolaroc and the Bison that roamthe grounds.There are far too many things to see inour state to even list in an article here inWing World. No state in our great country hasas many Eco Regions as our great state does.So, visit http://www.oklatravelnet.com/before you decide to bypass our little state bytaking just the Interstates.Eric Jonesvia emailMEMBERS WHO’D LIKE YOUR INPUTHelp! Need Adviceon Riding ApparelIused to have a 550LTD Kawasaki ages ago,and then finally just got out of biking. But IWe reserve the right to edit or excerptReaders’ Responses. Send typed, dated andsigned letters to “Readers’ Responses,” WingWorld, P.O. Box 42450, Phoenix, AZ 85080-2450 or by e-mail to editor@gwrra.org.made a comeback in 2007 by purchasing aHonda 1300. Still, I envied the Wing ridersand, after all my Harley riding brothers of theroad egged me into spending my money, Itraded it for a 2008 titanium GL1800 GoldWing.The guys I ride with are a crazy bunch ofHarley riders, Suzuki riders, Wings, andcrotch rocket riders, and we love theTennessee and Kentucky back roads. I found anice leather jacket at the flea market inWoodbury,Tennessee, for fifty bucks and loveit, but recently at Sloan’s Honda inMurfreesboro,Tennessee, I met a Wing riderwho was decked out in one of those motorcrossleather suits and bragging about theprotection it offered him.Now since I just turned 71, I got to thinkingabout how my bones might break [moreeasily than a younger person’s should I be ina crash]and was wondering what the regularWing riders wear? I have seen 3/4-lengthcoats,Wing jackets without armor, all the wayup to the real expensive stuff. I’d like adviceon purchasing a moderately priced, less than$200 or very slightly over, jacket in a tallman’s size about a 3x for my 52-inch chest.So, can you help this old guy out with youradvice?Logan T. JenkinsGWRRA #285767Lebanon,Tennessee[Ed. Note: Anyone with some soundriding apparel advice for Logan, pleaseemail me at editor@gwrra.org, use“Advice for Logan Jenkins” in theSubject line of your email, and I willpass them along to him at his emailaddress.Thanks everyone.]Only In Our 30s, ButWe Still Love Gold WingsIpurchased a brand new 2006—and myfirst—Gold Wing last year at the ripe oldage of 37.With nearly 5,100 miles on our Wing inthe first year, my wife (she’s 38) and I havebeen having a ball riding around the Ozarksof Southwest Missouri and NorthwestArkansas. In fact, I found another like-new2006 Gold Wing for a friend of mine (and oneof my former college professors) last summer,and we both planned a 3,700-plus milemotorcycle trip to California, Utah, and theColorado Rockies and return in late May.All-in-all, I have decided that the GoldWing is the only bike for me. It rides and performsbetter than most of the cruisers I haveowned, not to mention the great comments Iget from people who see my bike.This leads me to a question you mighthave encountered before: Are there manyGold Wing riders our age? I’ve been readingWing World magazine for almost a year nowand just about every photo, for any event orarticle, reflects Gold Wing owners who aresomewhat older than my wife and me. In fact,even my 16-year-old daughter wondered whywe’d gotten a Gold Wing.I asked my wife what she thought aboutgetting involved with our local GWRRAChapter and she felt that, other than GoldWing motorcycles, we would have very littlein common with the other Members due tothe age difference.So, for now, though we are GWRRAMembers, we have also remained members ofour Yamaha Star Riders group, even thoughwe are the only Gold Wing riders in thegroup.Are there any opinions out there as towhy Gold Wing owners seem to be predominantlyolder, or is this just a myth?This is, by far, no disrespect to older GoldWing owners. I have great respect for peoplewho know a great motorcycle when they seeone. Could it be that older Gold Wing ownershave more discretionary income and arethus able to afford a Gold Wing more thantheir younger counterparts? Maybe that, initself, is a stereotype.I’d like to hear from both younger andolder Gold Wing owners on this topic in anupcoming issue.These responses would helpcreate a more accurate perspective.Regardless of the answers, though, I am aGoldwinger for life!Mike HayslipGWRRA #236123Cassville, Missouri[Ed. Note: Anyone with some validinput or advice for Mike, please emailme at editor@gwrra.org, use “Answerfor Mike Hayslip” in the Subject line ofyour email, and I will pass them alongto him at his email address. Thankseveryone.]●10 Wing World

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diers across the U.S., not just Illinois, who have died since Beirut to thepresent day.Every year we purchase dog tags with fallen soldiers’ names onthem.The money from these dog tags helps maintain and continue toadd names to the memorial, but it also is distributed to needy soldiers’families and to Veterans Hospitals. It is an honor for me to ride forthese soldiers. In the past, I’ve tried to locate the families of the menfor whom I have ridden so that I could mail them the dog tag and sendthem pictures of the Memorial with their loved one’s name. But I havenot been very successful.And here is how all Members of GWRRA can help out. If you knowof a family member, friend or an acquaintance who has died during theMideast Conflicts (since Bierut), please let us know.We would love toride for someone’s family member or friend. If you send me the soldier’sName and Rank, branch of service along with the date he/shewere in service in the Middle East and approximate date of their deathI can request that “Dog Tag” and then our chapter will ride with them.We will also take a picture of the memorial and their name on the walland a rubbing of the name and send them to you.To check out the memorial, visit www.ilfreedomrun.org.To contactour Chapter, visit http://www.chaptery.com and just send it to theChapter Director. I will try and answer any questions you might have.Always remember: Respect our Vets!Special Bragging Rights:Tribute to a Giving, CharitableMother and WifeMy name is Nancy Girard. Back in September, our parents were inan accident and my mother did not survive.My parents are Members of GWRRA, and my father received nonstopsupport from so many GWRRA Members. He asked me to writea tribute to my mom and try to put it in your magazine. It would meanthe world to him and to my brother, Steed, and I if you did.Last Labour Day, we lost our loving mother Lise Girard. This is atribute to her…My mom was born in St-Lambert, Québec, on August 22, 1945. Atthe age of 22, my mother left her home province to follow the man sheloved to St-Catharines, Ontario. Not even the language barrier wouldstop her from moving to a strange province to start a life and a familywith my dad.When my brother, Steed, and I were old enough, my mother wentback to school and became a Health Care Aid. It is only fitting that shewould choose this path, as she possessed all of the personal qualitiesthat are an essential part of this important role: She was kind, empatheticand nurturing. For 18 years, she worked at both GrandviewSADDLE UP WITH ANEW HARTCO PRODUCT• Handmade• Custom Built for Height, Weight & Inseam• All new for 2008• Visco-Elastic Memory Foam developedby NASAHARTCOI N T E R N A T I O N A L1-800-446-7772 or 386-698-4668www.hartcoseats.com14 Wing World

Lodge and Portal Village Retirement Homes and she was loved by all ofthe residents.My mother was a quiet woman whose priority was her family. Herhusband, children, grandchildren, brothers and sisters were what shelived for. Nothing was ever more important than the people she loved,and she spent every moment living and doing for us.This dedication to family was clearly seen in February of 1986 whenmy family’s house burnt to the ground. At 2 a.m., aloud explosion was heard throughout the house andwoke everyone…everyone, that is, except my brother.He was trapped.Without a moment’s hesitation, my mother reenteredthe smoke-filled, burning house to save mybrother. That day, and every day, my mom was ourhero.We had lost everything except what was important—theGirard family circle wasn’t broken.The next few years weren’t without problems, butmy parents’ relationship was a testament to what amarriage should be…a partnership. Through everyadversity, for every celebration, my mom and dadwere always on the same team.For example, in the summer of 1990, my parentsorganized and hosted what would be an annual “Trucker BBQ” withproceeds going to the Easter Seals Foundation. For six years, my momspent all of her spare time organizing, making calls and finding donations,all for this yearly event that my mom held dear.I am getting married this August, and it is difficult for me to acceptthat a part of our family circle will be missing. However, I am left withmuch wisdom on how to make a marriage work.A few years ago, my father fulfilled his longtime dream and bought aGold Wing. My mom was reluctant but wanted to share in my dad’s passionfor motorcycles. It started with my mom agreeing to short ridesdown the street and back and, in no time at all, she had become a truebiker with all the latest gear, including the leather outfit and custom helmet.She was so cute and so excited, I couldn’t help taking picturesevery time.After joining GWRRA, they started travelling everywhere.They metso many people and enjoyed every minute of this new passion that theyshared as husband and wife.On September 1, 2007, my mom and dad headedto Hamilton on their Gold Wing to join me for dinner.But at 4:30 that afternoon, fate intervened.A young driver, not having seen the bike, turned infront of them and the head-on crash was heard forblocks. My parents were rushed to the hospital, butmy mom was gone.Being the thoughtful, giving, heroic woman that shewas, there was no question that my mother wouldhave wanted to donate her organs. Unfortunately,though, some organs had been damaged in the accident.But she was able to give her liver and her kidneys.Even in death, my mom was a hero.At her funeral, my family was touched by the manycards, flowers and kind words. But what amazed us the most was thepresence and sympathy of so many Gold Wing Members. My brotherand I were shocked by this fellowship that existed between these riders,many of whom did not even know my parents.There was an unspoken bond between these men and women, andmy mom was a part of it.My mother Lise has left behind a legacy of wonderful memories. Shewas a gentle, giving, incredible woman. My mom was my hero.Lise Girard touched the lives of all who knew her. She will be sorelymissed, but never forgotten.●July 2008 15

The Reason All GWRRA “Acts ofKindness” ExistEarly in March, I was slated to attempt the100CCC (Coast-to-Coast-to-Coast in 100hours) in association with the Iron ButtAssociation, riding my trusty 2000GL1500SE. I had already completed the50CC (coast-to-coast in 50 hours) in 2005 andhave many long-distance rides under my belt,so this ride wasn’t going to be any more challengingthan other rides I have done.I was blessed by riding with two other riderswhom I have ridden with before (similarriding styles) and felt good with their company.We left Jacksonville Beach, Florida, on aMonday, and arrived at Ozona, Texas, around12:30 (CST) that night (1,300 miles and onlyfor 4.5 hours of rest).The three of us arose to a brisk and coldmorning as the temperature tickled the 20degree F mark. We arrived at San Diego,California, around 8:30 p.m. (PST), completingthe first leg of the ride in 42 hours. Thenwe hit the motel for seven hours sleep beforeheading back to Jacksonville Beach.At 4:30 a.m. (PST), we gathered up theneeded receipt and headed east. But crossinginto Arizona and running at posted speeds andon cruise, my bike “stumbled”, like I hadsomething briefly run through the carbs. Thenit picked up speed once again.I was baffled, but since the bike waspurring along I didn’t think it was much of anissue. It was only 20 miles later though when,once again, it felt like the fuel was shut off tothe carbs and the bike was struggling to maintainspeed—to the extent that it died right thereon the interstate.I coasted to the side of the road, scratchedmy head, tweaked this and that, and fired thebike. To my amazement, it fired right off andpurred like a kitten. (Keep in mind that wewere on the clock; that we had only 50 hours toget back to Jacksonville Beach, so I was morefocused on getting back up to speed rather thanspending a lot of time diagnosing the problem,especially when the bike was running.)Anyway, by the time we stopped in VanHorn, Texas, for another 10 gallons of fuel(aux fuel cell), it had been almost 450 milessince the bike had shown any sign of a problem.So naturally I was thinking the issue hadtrash passed through the carbs and I was homefree.But as we rode into the night through FortStockton toward Ozona, the bike began to havethe same problem. The “stumble” was gettingworse now, and we were in no-mans landwhere civilization was scarce and help evenscarcer. So even though the issue persisted, tocounter the stumble, I would drop a gear, keepingthe RPMs up until the “blockage” wouldpass and the bike would level out.Well, we managed to pass through Ozonaand headed to Sonora, Texas, only now hopingto make it to San Antonio, where I might haveto consider pulling into a dealer for a quickrepair. But I never made San Antonio.We stopped for fuel in Sonora and, by thistime, I wasn’t able to make more the 55 mphwithout the bike starving for gas. Knowing allthree of us were on the clock, I implored mycomrades to continue on to JacksonvilleBeach, that I would be okay.Now for the fun part…I just happened toreceive the 2008 Gold Book just the weekbefore I had left home. I regularly replace thebook in my trunk each year, but I had neverhad to even steal a glance at the book in thefour years I have been a GWRRA Member.But that morning, at 7 a.m. no less, Iopened the Gold Book, thinking I neededsomeone with a trailer (since I was sure it wasthe fuel pump). After several calls, I reachedJohn Haifley of TX-K2. He said he didn’t havea trailer and was heading out of town that verymorning. Regardless of his plans, though, hetook the time to give me the name of fourMembers of the TX-K2 Chapter in Kerrville(50 miles one-way from Sonora) who mighthave trailers.On the second call, Lee Adams (GWRRA#40777) answered. I quickly told him I was astranded stranger in Sonora and was lookingfor a trailer because of a fuel pump problem.He asked what the problem was and I, makingsounds to describe it that would embarrassmost folks, explained the issue. Without hesitation,he told me, “fuel filter”.I was stunned because he didn’t even give ita thought; Lee didn’t even ask follow-up questions!I admit I was leery, so I asked Lee howhe knew it was the filter and not the pump. Hetold me it had happened to him more thanonce. “Oh” was the only “educated” response Icould muster. And before I could follow up, hesaid “I have a spare fuel filter and tools andwe’ll be there in four hours; get some breakfast,go back to sleep and we’ll see you around11 a.m.I checked out of my hotel and moved thebike under the portacache of the BestWestern’s lobby since it was raining and thetemperature was hovering near 40 degrees F.Lee and Jim Green (GWRRA #224380)showed up earlier than expected, around 10:15a.m., bearing gifts, smiles and a gracious willingnessto get me on the road again.Lee and Jim jumped right in, and togetherwe changed the filter out despite the freezingcold and wet conditions. After we finished, Leeand Jim said they were ready for lunch and thatthere was a great place to eat just 60 milesdown the road.With hail and rain pelting down on us, wetested the bike (still not certain it was the fuelfilter) and it ran like a charm, just like Jim andLee said it would! Since it was already mathematicallyimpossible for me to finish the ridewithin the allotted time, I settled for a greatlunch instead, and we left each other’s companywith me having only 300 miles to get home.Now here’s what I want to say.It is not necessarily a rare thing to find peoplewilling to offer a helping hand to someonein need that they know.It’s a much rarer thing when people reachout to help a stranger, investing their time,money and labor all for the person needing thehelp and NOT for their gain.Though I wasn’t able to finish my ridewithin the specified time frame that day, Ireceived a great deal more from Lee and Jim.And I learned that the Members of GWRRAreally do help each other out.So for those in TX-K2 who help foster thisculture of that we are riders first—and that riderstake care of riders as a fundamentalbelief—I give many thanks.Tom AtkinsonGWRRA #221620Tomball, Texas ●16 Wing World

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Past Couples of the Year:John & Paula CrowWhere Are They Now?By Tom & Kathy Peck • International Couple of the Year CoordinatorsAbove and beyond the call of duty—that describes the dedication and commitment ofsome GWRRA Members.And that is certainly the case with John & Paula Crow,our 2004-2005 International Couple of the Year.Hailing from Winfield, Kansas, theCrows bought their first (andonly) Gold Wing—a 1997Sonoma Green GL1500—with only3,000 miles registering on the odometer.Today, their Wing shows more than136,000 on it but John tells us that, lastyear, he and Paula only rode 103 miles!The reason? They attended all theGWRRA rallies and events with theirtwo-year-old granddaughter, Caydence.Now many of our Members can relateto the awesome and rewarding task ofhelping to raise a grandchild. But unlikemany of us, that doesn’t keep John andPaula from getting together withGWRRA friends and family while theydo it.Caydence was born just before WingDing 27 in 2005 in Fort Wayne, Indiana.AsJohn and Paula were preparing to leavetheir home in Kansas that year to attendWing Ding, Paula’s daughter Rendi, one oftheir five children, was in labor with herfirst child. Needless to say, the Crows had a difficultdecision to make: Stay in Kansas or fulfilltheir obligations to GWRRA and theCouple of the Year program.The Crows werenearing the end of their reign as the 2004-2005 International Couple of the Year, and theymade the tough choice to leave for FortWayne.The day before Wing Ding officiallybegan—and during the orientation session forthose participating in the upcomingInternational Couple of the Year selection—Paula received the call that their new granddaughterhad just arrived. We (Tom & Kathy)celebrated the joyous occasion with them butcouldn’t help but also see the sadness they feltat not being with their daughter at this blessedtime.This is just one instance of how John andPaula have gone “above and beyond the call ofduty” for GWRRA.Indeed, the Association has been an importantpart of their lives since they joined in1998. After just six weeks with their HomeChapter, KS-Q, in Wellington, Kansas, theybecame Assistant Chapter Directors.Following that came the assignments ofChapter Newsletter Editor, Senior ChapterDirector, Kansas District Educator, and KansasAssistant District Director. John and Paulathen enjoyed their time as InternationalCouple of the Year for 2004-2005 before takingon the responsibility of Kansas DistrictDirectors.The Crows have been able to accomplishall this while working full-time. John is thesupervisor for Winfield City Lake, withincreased responsibilities each year during therecreation season from late spring to early fall.Paula works as a business assistant in a dentaloffice.But since stepping down from their DistrictDirector role in September of 2007, they haveenjoyed being JAMs (just a Member).Yetthey say they can’t wait to get moreinvolved again with GWRRA as theirresponsibilities with work and familylessen a bit.And the Crows say they thoroughlyenjoyed their time as ICOY. Paula says,“The best thing about being InternationalCouple of the Year was not who we were,but who we met. Wherever we went,GWRRA Members were wonderful andjust wanted us to be a part of theirgroup.”John and Paula both have contagiouspersonalities, and their sense of humorputs everyone at ease. They have entertainedmany rally audiences with theirsongs, themed attire and skits—fromdressing as Minnie Pearl and PorterWagoner to portraying a realistic cavemanand cavewoman. (Paula’s renditionof the famed song “Crazy” is so special,in fact, that it’s hard to tell which “P.C.”you’re listening to—Paula Crow or PatsyCline!).We must admit we’ve missed the Crows onthe rally circuit these past few months, and wecan’t wait for these two to get back on theroad again.That way, those of you who haven’tyet met them will have a chance to get toknow these two very special people! ●18 Wing World

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N E W S • B R I E F SWing World CorrectionsIn the June issue of Wing World (“Readers’ Rides”, page 101) two1986 Wings were mistakenly listed as GL1500s, not GL1200s. As JerryE Berkey, GWRRA #24292, kindly pointed out, “1986 Gold Wingswere GL1200s, not GL1500s. The first GL1500 was in 1988.” Ourapologies for not catching that “runaway typo”.In the June issue of Wing World (“In the Zone”, page 4), I mistakenlyasked riders to check to make certain a modulating headlight waspermitted in the state in which they were riding. Many of you caughtthat error and emailed with the reminder that Federal law makesmodulators legal in all 50 states. (See USCS 1381 ED SEQ (Federal);DOT Safety Standard 49DFR, Section 571.108, Para S7.9.4 for furtherclarification.) Thanks to everyone who wrote in!April’s Preregistration Prize WinnerThe winner of the monthly preregistration prize for April—a 25%off discount certificate to the GWRRA Goodie Booth at Wing Ding30 is:Gary Rudio, GWRRA #52730, of Andover, New JerseyMotorcycle Safety Foundation’s Learn-to-RideBasic RiderCourse Launched in HawaiiThe Motorcycle Safety Foundation’s Basic RiderCourse is nowavailable to the citizens of Hawaii. First classes were held January 4-6,2008, at Leeward Community College. Although classes for the newcourse are already filled through March on Oahu, prospective studentscan obtain upcoming class and scheduling information for Oahuand the neighbor islands by calling (808) 455-0479, or visitinghttp://www.lcc.hawaii.edu/ocewd/Programs/HMSEP/HMSEP.htmThe MSF Basic RiderCourse has long been available to the militarypersonnel in Hawaii, but until now military graduates have beenrequired to take a second course offered by the Hawaii Departmentof Transportation to receive their motorcycle endorsement.Key leaders of Street Bikers United of Hawaii, with support of itsmembership, originally brought this issue to the attention of HDOTon behalf of the military personnel and riders in Hawaii. The MSFworked with SBU and key legislators, HDOT Deputy Director Dr.Brennon Morioka, and Highway Safety Specialist Marjorie Kazama, inachieving approval of the Basic RiderCourse for Hawaii residents.Leeward Community College, the school that delivers the trainingin the state of Hawaii, has transitioned the Hawaii Motorcycle SafetyEducation Program to the MSF Basic RiderCourse.Working with theMSF and HDOT to oversee the transition is William Labby, InterimMotorcycle Safety Education Program Coordinator at Leeward.“Providing the MSF’s Basic RiderCourse in Hawaii is a real benefitto service personnel in Hawaii who will no longer be required to takean additional, outdated course to obtain their license waiver from thestate,” Labby said. “Beyond that, the entire community of riders willbenefit by now having access to the latest MSF learn-to-ride course.”For RiderCourse locations, call (800) 446-9227 or visitwww.msf-usa.org.On-Site RV Program at Wing Ding 30We’re pleased to announce that, during our annual Wing Ding inGreenville, South Carolina, there will be On-Site RV camping availablefor fully registered Wing Ding delegates.According to Executive Director, Melissa Eason,“GWRRA is celebratinga very special Wing Ding this year—Wing Ding 30! To commemorateits 30-year celebration and to alleviate the issue of notenough RV campsites available in and around Greenville, the CarolinaFirst Center is allowing GWRRA to offer a limited number of No-Service Sites at the Carolina First Center for a nominal fee.”“We will be able to offer, on a first-come, first-serve basis, a limitednumber of RV dry camping spaces at a Carolina First Center parkinglot,” states Ed Price,Wing Ding Event Manager. Ed adds, “the dirtlot is within walking distance of the Carolina First Center where mostactivities for Wing Ding 30 are being held.These spaces will have noservices available and are being offered for $20 per day.We are currentlyresearching companies who will service the RV’s black and graywater tanks at least twice during Wing Ding at the owner’s expense.”Details are available on the Wing Ding website at www.wingding.org/lodging.html.Personnel will be stationed at the Member RV Parking Lot eachday for check-in. Only cash will be accepted. No credit cards, orchecks, please. Hours will be posted stating when generators will beallowed to run.No advance reservations are being taken, as it is first-come, firstserved.In addition, only overnight dry camping is allowed. No dayparking is permitted. Please check the Wing Ding website for moredetails under the camping tab or call (800) 843-9460 or (623) 581-2500 (Phoenix).See Silver Valley, Idaho, from Morethan Just the Seat of Your Bike!The 2008 IdahoDistrict Rally will be inthe Idaho panhandle cityof Kellogg on August 29-31. The once bustlingmining area valley, surroundingKellogg hasproduced over one billionounces of silver, andthis scenic location areaoffers great rides, historicsites to visit, andmine tours. Registrants (by August 15th) will take a 3-mile-long gondolaride to "the top of the mountain" for a beautiful vista-view dinnerearly Saturday evening. Rally information and a registration formare available on the District's website (www.gwrra-id.us). For additionalinformation, contact John & Dianne Kester, Idaho DistrictDirectors at (208) 524-1768 or kesteribo@cableone.net.Celebrate the Fourth of July byDisplaying Your PatriotismThe Flag People is a small business catering to the motorcycleenthusiast that specializes in imprinted flags to mount to the antennaor motorcycle flagpoles. Not only do theymake flags that are highly desired, such asthe U.S.A., POW and state flags, but we alsomake custom flags, many for GWRRAChapters. The company says its flags aremade with the best quality fabric to insurelong lasting wear and to ensure your longlasting loyalty.For products, pricing, and ordering,please visit their website at www.theflagpeople.com.If you have any questions,please email them at theflagpeople@cox.net or call toll free at (800)287-0497.Don’t Forget!2008 Ride to Work Day is Wednesday, July 16! ●20 Wing World

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.PIAA’S NEW CROSS COUNTRY H.I.D. LAMPDELIVERS BIG PERFORMANCE IN A SMALL PACKAGETHE NEW DORAN 360M TIRE PRESSUREMONITORING SYSTEM FOR MOTORCYCLESPowersport enthusiasts—both motorcyclists and ATV riders—havelong waited for a compact, easy-to-install HID lamp. Well, thanks toPIAA, the wait is over. PIAA has introduced its new Cross CountryHID, which delivers big lighting performance through a small HIDpackage, featuring an internal ballast and igniter.The PIAA Cross Country HID draws on PIAA’s race-winning HIDheritage (Daytona 24 Hours and Baja 1000), now featuring the industry’ssmallest and most reliable ballast. The PIAA Cross Country HID isamazingly compact—a 2-inch lens in a small 2-9/16 inch diameter, 4-inch deep housing. Installation is simply “plug-and-go,” without anyexternal ballast wiring.Lighting performance of the Cross Country HID belies its small size.Its multi-surface reflector and 30-watt HID bulb deliver a bright 12-degree driving lamp pattern. How bright? Two-to-three times brighterthan a halogen bulb of the same wattage—such is the advantage ofPIAA HID technology. The low-voltage draw makes the PIAA CrossCountry HID ideal for ATV and UTVs.Durability has been built into the Cross Country HID, too, with itshardened glass lens and machined anodized aluminum housing. Thehousing is also sealed, thus suitable for mounting above or below amounting surface or bracket.The PIAA Cross Country HID can be mounted onto most bikes andATVs with the PIAA ATV Sport Brackets or the new PIAA L-ShapeBracket. PIAA Cross Country HIDs are available as a complete twolampkit (P/N 73082), which includes lamps, pre-terminated relay,switch, and wiring harness.PIAA has been the acknowledged leader in innovative automotiveproducts since its founding in 1963. PIAA products, created in PIAA’sTechnical Design Center in Japan, are known for their visionary design,inspired engineering and quality components.PIAA Corporation, USA is located at 3004 NE 181st Ave., Portland,OR 97230. For more information, contact PIAA at (503) 489-6666 orvisit the PIAA website at www.piaa.com.The new Doran 360M Tire Pressure Monitoring System for motorcyclesprovides both visual critical warning alerts and digital pressurereadings. This unique, patent-pending system allows riders to easily andaccurately monitor the pressure in their tires.Under inflated tires have decreased stability, limited traction andincreased risk of catastrophic failure. Low tire pressure or flat tires canleave riders stranded or cause serious accidents. The patent-pendingDoran 360M alerts riders to slow or fast leaks before they become aproblem. This provides peace-of-mind for the safety of riders, passengersand others, making it ideal for all types of motorcycles.A unique patent pending valve stem allows the system to be installedexternally or internally. External installation is accomplished by simplyreplacing the standard valve stem cap with the Doran 360M sensor,then installing the display per the user’s preference. An easy-to-readbacklit display can be mounted anywhere.The display includes an attractive stainless faceplate that can also becustomized to match the bike. The Doran 360M also includes a bracketfor handlebar mounting, as well as weatherproof 3M adhesive tape tomount the display elsewhere. The monitor can also be hidden when usedwith an optional “one-glance” warning indicator light.“The Doran 360M is designed to be the most versatile, easiest touse motorcycle tire pressure monitoring system available” says GeneralManager Jim Samocki. “Now riders can have peace-of-mind knowingthat their safety and that of their passengers is assured. An unparalleledvariety of mounting options allows the display to be mounted virtuallyanywhere—or even hidden with our optional remote indicator light.”Cincinnati-based Doran Manufacturing has been the leading safetymonitor manufacturer for over 35 years. In addition to tire pressuremonitoring systems, they supply incandescent Exterior Light Monitors,Sleeping Child Checks, Emergency Exit Monitors and a full range ofLED lighting products.22 Wing World

For more information on the Doran 360M, visit www.doranmfg.com,write to them at Doran Manufacturing, 2851 Massachusetts Avenue,Cincinnati, OH 45225, call toll-free (866) 816-SAFE (7233), or contactthem via e-mail at debbi@doranmfg.com..MOTORCYCLINGAMERICA.COM OFFERS SITEDEDICATED TO MOTORCYCLE TOURINGMotorcyclingamerica.com is a newwebsite dedicated to motorcycle touringthroughout America. It is run byScot Smith (GWRRA #179930). Thepurpose of this site is to bring informationto motorcycle touring enthusiaststo make touring easier, safer andmore fun.On the site, there are articles onwhat and how to pack for a tour, productsand services links and a readers’input forum where anyone can submittheir opinions on the best roads andrestaurants to watch for while enjoying this country by motorcycle.One of the special links on motorcyclingamerica.com is the“Portraits Page”. Imagine having a hand-painted portrait of your motorcycleto hang on your wall. It is the ultimate expression of pride in yourride. (See sample of a portrait here.)MotorcyclingAmerica.com is a constant work in progress. They askyou to “Visit us and help make us the best motorcycle touring site on theweb.”SUPERBRACE’S GL1800 AIRBAG SUPERBRACEAs part of SuperBrace’s extensive history of commitment to the GoldWing riders, they say they’re proud to continue that support to the GoldWing community with the release of the American-made GL1800Airbag SuperBrace.This patented two-piece fork brace is CNC machined from T-6 6061aircraft aluminum and available in both a mirror polish and black finish.Like the non-Airbag SuperBrace, Stainless Steel fork protectors areincluded.This innovative and high quality design is durable and machined to atolerance of + or - .002 of an inch, with pride in their SouthernCalifornia, the company adds.So if you’re looking for added stability and improved tire life foryour Gold Wing, contact your local dealer’s website or www.superbrace.comand ask for SuperBrace by name.BLUE DIAMOND GL1800 HID HEADLIGHT KITUsually only found on expensive cars, HID Headlight Kits are nowavailable for the Honda GL1800 Gold Wing motorcycle. Kit includeseverything needed to convert your dim stock low beam bulbs to brilliantlooking 35-watt real HID 6000K lamps. No-filament lamps producelight by electrical discharge inside a tiny quartz capsule filled withxenon gas, producinga brighterwhite/bluish lightclose to naturaldaylight.Lamps lastlonger, run coolerand draw lesspower, while stillproducing 3 timesmore light thanhalogen bulbs. Kitincludes step-bystepinstallation DVD, HID ballasts, HID low beam lamps and upgradedxenon high beam bulbs.Blue Diamond GL1800HID Headlight Kit is$329.99 available at www.wingstuff.com or by callingtoll-free (800) 260-4050.Please check yourlocal and state laws forproper use of HID bulbs.WILEY X EYEWEAR® INTRODUCES ITS NEWESTADDITIONS TO THE ACTIVE SERIES LINEThe company that protectsthe vision of American combattroops around the world hasintroduced new high-performancesunglasses for outdooradventure seekers right here at home.Wiley X’s newest additions to its line of Active Series eyewear coversthe gamut with advanced eye protection, enhanced visual acuity andstylish good looks.As the latest addition to the popular Wiley X Active Series, thesethree pieces of eyewear are suited to a wide variety of outdoor activities,including motorcycling. And the comfortable Wiley X Active Series willhelp recreational enthusiasts see better and look better while they ride.The same technology and materials developed to provide HighVelocity Protection (HVP) for American soldiers and law enforcementis applied to protect eyes from harmful UV rays, distracting glare,wind, dust, pollen and other harmful irritants.Like all products from Wiley X Eyewear, the new models in theActive Series feature a stylish frame made from ANSI-certified—exceeding ANSI Z87.1-2003 high velocity and optical standards—triloid nylon that is lightweight, yet extremely rugged. The wrap-aroundstyle and wide temples help the new Wiley X Active Series sunglassesfit snugly, yet comfortably, and minimize intrusion of peripheral orreflected light. This is especially important on the water or during anyoutdoor activities where concentration is vital to safety.The Active Series features Wiley X’s proven eight-layer impactresistant lenses that provide 100-percent UVA and UVB protection,reduce glare and improve the definition of contrast, contour and shadowin the outdoor environment. Not surprising given their military heritage,Wiley X lenses are shatterproof and treated with a special scratch-resistanthardcoat to maintain their performance and protection in the harshestconditions.For more information on the new Wiley X Active Series, or the company’scomplete line of fashionable eye protection systems for outdoorenthusiasts, please contact Wiley X Eyewear at 7491 Longard Road,Livermore, CA 94551 or by calling (800) 776-7842 or visit them onlineat www.wileyx.com.●July 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)693-4103Authorized Honda Dealer • Established 1959www.schroaders.comWe have a New Honda ® for the whole family. Call for Our NEW Financing Program 1-800-445-5934(GL1800)CB Radio......................SH7057276 ..................$579.00CB Antenna..................SH6610604 ........................$101.60Rear Speakers ............SH6652549 ........................$109.20Passenger Controller ....SH6610612 ........................$115.85CD w/Mount kit ..........SH7314792-00 ..................$778.05Fog Light Kit ................SH6610539 ........................$211.80Heated Grips................SH7393119 ........................$227.95www.schroaders.com12V DC Socket ............SH7399827 ..........................$27.50Trunk Mirror w/Light ..SH6610547 ..........................$90.20Trunk Inner Light ........SH6610562 ..........................$54.10Trunk Light Harness ....SH6610570 ..........................$31.303 piece Fender Ornament ..SH6610646 ..........................$91.15Chrome Rear Under Cowl ..SH6610638 ........................$355.25Front Fender Emblem ..SH6610661 ..........................$38.90Gold Head Cover Emblems....SH6610679 ........................$115.85Chrome Rear Board Lower Covers ..SH6610745 ..........................$61.70Chrome Disc Cover ......SH6610760 ........................$248.85Chrome Trunk Molding ..SH6652259 ..........................$57.95Chrome Saddlebag Molding ..SH6652267 ..........................$62.50Chrome Front Under Cowl..SH6652309 ........................$128.20Chrome Rear Board Covers..SH6652325 ..........................$41.75Chrome Wind Shield Garnish..SH6652358 ........................$117.75Exhaust Turn Down......SH6652374 ........................$182.35Chrome Fender Rail ....SH6652408 ........................$103.50Trunk Rails ..................SH6652432 ........................$154.80Saddlebag Rails ..........SH6652424 ........................$232.70Chrome Scuff Covers....SH6652457 ........................$106.35Chrome Side Stand ......SH6652465 ..........................$49.35Windshield Air Deflectors (Std) SH6652473 ......$150.05Windshield Air Deflectors (Tall) SH6652473 ......$153.85Tall Windshield ............SH6653216 ........................$163.35Fairing side Air Deflectors ....SH6652515 ........................$265.00Chrome side Fairing Accent ..SH6864011 ..........................$81.85Owners Manual Folio ..SH6655153 ..........................$16.11

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Each year, you’ll find a plethora of vendors at Wing Ding to visit. But this year, we thought we’d giveyou a heads-up on just some of the new and different vendors you’ll find, and some who are offeringnew and different products.Remember—especially if you’ve never been to Wing Ding before—this is only a small, small samplingof the many great vendors you’ll find!1. Showcased for Its Uniqueness:Wing Bling’s One-of-a-Kind Finishesand DesignsWing Bling Corporation was established in2006 for everyone who shares our passion forGold Wing customization...not just ordinaryaccessories.The company says its products are of thehighest quality and that their patent pendingprocess ensures that your Wing Bling will beunique to your ride. Like a fingerprint, thereare no two exactly alike!Wing Bling specializes in custom finishesand designs. Come see them for Custom dashboards,speaker covers, scuff plates, accentpanels. Or paint your entire bike!Check out their website, www.mywingbling.com,for the newest Bling! And they inviteyou to visit them at Wing Ding at Booths 520– 526.Also, keep an eye out for their creative newWing Bling rig display (see photo)!Wing Bling Corporation, 5420 S. PendantPt., Floral City, FL 34436.Telephone: (352) 400-4916. Fax: (352) 419-0102. Email: sales@mywingbling.com.2. Seeley Products offers steering stabilizersand will be offering FREE installations at theirbooth, located in Hall D, booth 812. www.seeleyproducts.com3. Electrical Connection — Booths507 - 508. Justtwo of ElectricalConnection’smany specialtyitems include: ItsHonda GL1800Trunk Light Reconfiguration Harness, thiscompany’s highly requested kit will take youroutside light on your trunk (inside light on2006+) and make them turn signals, leaving theinside lights as brake.The Harness gives you anadditional visible turn signal on the bike whentowing most trailers. Completely plug-and-playand easily reversible. (Check your local lawsregarding both a red and amber turn signal onthe rear of your bike.) Price is per pair.And the company’s Honda GL1800 2006Mirror Adaptors, which allow you to plug inaccessories from the 2001-2005 Gold Wingswith a 3-pin Hitachi-type connector. ElectricalConnection uses OEM-brand connectorsfrom Japan, so you are assured of proper fitment.Price is per pair.4. WoodWing Art—home of personalizedwooden signs for motorcycle enthusiastsoffers signs made from various woods, includingdomestic and exotic, hardwoods and softwoods, and even hardwood plywoods—will belocated at Booth 536. Also visit www.woodwingart.com.5. Honda of Cool Springs — Booths536 – 540 & 625 – 627. Looking for somethingto set your bike apart from the crowd?Welcome to Honda of Cool Springs Customs!The company says it can do anything from simpleaccessories to the wildest Custom Paint,Chrome, and Lighting you can imagine. Fromcruisers to crotch-rockets, they say they cando it all and that they are always testing newand innovative ideas, so you can rest assuredthat you will not only get a product thatnobody else can offer, but that you will get thebest experience and highest quality on themarket.They invite you to stop by their showroomon your way to or from Wing Ding and tocheck out their display bike or watch themwhile they work on their latest custom job. Socheck out Honda of Cool Springs on the WingDing vendor floor.But Rich, Josh or Dave say that, even if you2. 4.1.6.26 Wing World5.

don’t get a chance to stop by their booth, callthem at (866)376-9300 to find out what theycan do for you in the future. Also visitwww.hondaofcoolsprings.com for more infoon the Honda GL1800 only!6. Kliktronic - Disabled MotorcycleRiders, Inc. — Booths 832 & 883Kliktronic carries a host of accessoriesgeared toward disabled riders.The company’sowner, Gail DeWitt, says “If you need it, wecan get it for you. We supply: Modified, fabricated,adaptive equipment; Klicktronic IgnitionInterrupt Switch; automatic clutches; stabilizerwheels; sidecars/trikes;Voyager kits; and muchmore.”The Kliktronic works on any type motorcycleengine from 125cc-2400cc. It is used byATV riders and racers, motocross riders andracers, as well as the new stretch customchopper riders.They all find that the Kliktronicfills a need they have. www.disabledmotorcyclerider.com.7. Gerbings – Booths 140 – 141 &224 – 225.Heated Clothing, Inc., always an innovatorof new products, offers the Gerbings - PortableDual Temp-Controller for $99. The companysays its two separate temp-controllers provideseparate controls for two different articles ofheated clothing, such as gloves and jacket liner,for the same person.They say just dial in yourlevel of comfort and the digital controllersensure that your heated clothing uses only asmuch power as requested.Gerbings notes that the wires are UL listedand completely safe in all weather conditionsand that there’s a Three-Year Warrantyon the product. Attach this controller to anysolid object with Velcro® or attach it to yourbelt with their convenient, optional clip-oncase.8. Visit Booth 143 for Tour King’s amazingarray of innovative motorcycle covers andmore. Tour King proudly introduces its new“THE OVERNIGHTER” half-cover, seen here.www.tourkingcovers.com.9. Autolinx — Booths 606 - 607.Autolinx’s new tufflinx. The company says itmodified this terrific case to utilize theirproven “hitchholster” attachment system.They say it’s a welcome addition to the Linxfamily of products and that the result is yetanother fantastic alternative to trailering.7. 8.9.28 Wing World

The company says Tufflinx is not only idealfor motorcycles, but also for SUVs, sportscars,ATVs or any vehicle with a hitch receiver.For tough, reliable storage of your tripessentials (tools, food, clothes), they say trustTufflinx to get your cargo there clean anddry…time and time again. www.drivelikeapro.com.Tour Toonsby Tom CremerMore Vendors You Won’tWant to Miss:Ironhorse Trading Post — Booths 144– 145. Plenty of leather accessories tochoose from for yourself and the Riders andCo-Riders you love.Cruiserworks — Booths 400 - 401. It’sabout time women had the same comfort andprotection available to men. With extensiveinput from female riders and passengers, thiscompany’s expert design team has created aboot with all the same important features andbenefits that make the rest of theCruiserboot® line supremely functional, comfortable,and great looking both on and off thebike. Costs just $198 plus shipping and handling(if needed). Now in wide (C) width, too!www.cruiserworks.com.●www.tourtoons.comDON’T LET THE LETHAL GOOD LOOKS FOOL YOU!• Waterproof Guaranteed• Premium Full Grain Leather• Gripping Nitrile Elastomer Outsole• Super Wicking Lining• Incredibly Comfortable Insole System• Ballistic Ankle Armor Protection• Shock and Vibration Absorbing Fiberboard Footbed• Molded Reinforced Toe Box• Built to provide maximum comfort on and off the bikeFrom $198 to $259 plus shipping and handling. Many sizes and styles available for men and women.July 2008 29

“In Case of Emergency” is a new Wing World department we hope to include as often as possible in the magazine. It is our hope that the opinions andadvice shared in it will provide useful guidance to riders on ways to prevent and/or treat emergency situations that may arise on our roadways.In Case of Emergency:Darla McCollim • GWRRA #144622 • Spokane, WashingtonLET’S TALK ABOUT FIRST AIDLast year, I became a Member of ChapterWA-N when I met my husband, ChapterDirector Tom McCollim, and fell in lovewith him, with motorcycling, with Gold Wingsand with my GWRRA family.This past year hasbeen about saying yes to adventure, to havingnew experiences, and to be willing to learnnew things.But one thing that’s been present in my lifefor many years is an understanding of First Aid,and that’s what I’d like to share with you—ourreal need as motorcyclists to embrace the ideaof First Aid on the road. In my daily life, I’m anoncology nurse and that’s my passion, so you’llunderstand why I’d like to share this informationwith you.Now when Tom and I first started ridingtogether, I was pleased he had a large First Aidkit on his bike, but I have to admit that I didn’ttake a look at it very closely. That’s a no-no.What if we had really needed it and I’d havehad no idea if the essentials were even inthere? This year, I’ve made a list (below) ofthings that I’m adding to the kit.Why not do the same? Believe me, if yourFirst Aid kit looks like ours did, it is a nice basickit: You can bandage a sprained wrist, a smallcut, a little road rash maybe, but that’s about it.But as motorcyclists, we need more.Some emergencies you may need to treaton the road—even though they may seemminor—include bug bites, allergic reactions,even eye irritations. Don’t forget, even minorcomplications, like our alertness while riding,can be crucial to our making it back homesafely: A piece of sand in your eye, sneezingfrom allergies, being overheated—all are distractionsthat can make us lose our concentrationat the wrong moment.And then, of course, there are more severeinjuries like deep wounds, severe alterations inblood sugars, heat exhaustion, cardiovascularevents, major trauma, and burns. Does yourFirst Aid kit have the necessities for you to beable to handle these kinds of injuries or conditions?Think of it this way:A First Aid kit is like ahouse without furniture—you have to fill it upwith what is going to work for your wants andneeds.And being a biker, those needs could beextensive.Like I always tell my patients, it is easier andquicker to fix something before it becomes aproblem, so prepare a good First Aid kit. Andalso, be sure to always speak up and let othersknow if you or someone else isn’t feeling wellor is in any other need of assistance.Here’s to wishing you and yours a safe—and well-prepared—riding season!Building a Good First Aid KitNow as a nurse, I have access to some stuffthat you may not. But if you think about thecommon situations you may come across andcan try to treat, I’m sure that you can adaptyour kit too. Consider which of these may beuseful to your own First Aid kit.— A printout of your medication list,emergency contacts, allergies, pharmacyphone number and importantmedical information. And don’t forgetto update this information at least yearly.— An Epi-pen. Carry this especially if you orsomeone you ride with has an anaphylactictype of allergy. Make sure those who ridewith you know where you keep it.— An extra wrist blood pressure cuffand stethoscope.— A glucose meter (perhaps your oldone), a few test strips, glucose tabsand/or 2-3 hard candies or packets ofhoney or sugar (perhaps left over from arecent meal on the road). So many peopleof all ages are diabetic now, and a low orhigh blood sugar is an emergency. Carrythese items especially if you, or someoneyou’re riding with, is diabetic.— Water bottles and a couple of proteinbars.— A couple of gallon-sized freezerZiploc bags. These have many uses: Theycan be used as ice bags, airsickness bags,water containers, to put some air in to useas an air splint, to put a shirt in one for amakeshift pillow, to put your hand in toprotect yourself when applying direct pressureto stop a bleeding wound. And, whilethis sounds gross, a Ziploc bag can be usedif a traumatic injury has occurred thatinvolves an amputation: You can put thebody part in the bag with a small amount ofwater (preferably saline) to keep it moistand cool so reattachment can be an option.— Individual blister packages of medications(so many medications now come inthem).You only need one or two of each,but an Aspirin for a possible heart attack orstroke, Benadryl for allergic reaction, anon-sedation allergy medication likeClaritin, and a NSAID like Aleve or Motrinfor pain and inflammation can come in veryuseful. Also add a couple of pills, likeImodium, for diarrhea.— A couple of tablespoons of bakingsoda. As a thick paste, it can help with abug bite or sunburn. It can also be mixedwith a glass of water to relieve gastric distressfrom heart burn.You can even brushyour teeth with it!— A couple of sterile normal salinesyringes for eye or wound irrigation.Also, a drop of no-tears baby shampoo cansettle down itchy, scratchy eyes.— Disposable thermometers and/ortemperature strips that go across theforehead. Heat exhaustion is a real threatto riders. On the bike, the air acceleratesour dehydration, but it’s difficult to tell howmuch you’re actually perspiring.You can getinto serious trouble very quickly. Also, youwant to cool someone down very slowlyto prevent seizures or shock and, if emergencyresponse team comes, it’s helpful forthem to know how overheated someonebecame. (Also keep in mind that, as we age,we become less tolerant to high fevers. Ateven 100.5 degrees F, we can lose significantconcentration. With serious heatstroke, you can easily see body temperaturesclimb to 105.)— Instant hands warmers and a spaceage blanket.— The basics like: Good tape and assortedbandages, Steristrips (but don’t EVER try toclose a dirty wound), triple antibiotic,A andD ointment, alcohol wipes, betadine antisepticand hand cleansers. Small sharp scissors,tweezers, Kelly clamps or forceps, anda pen light all come in handy.●32 Wing World

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Technical Questions and Answers about Gold Wings and ValkyriesHyperpro & All Balls Bearings,Heated Grip - QuestionsStu, thank you for your endless supply ofarticles and suggestions. You are truly amazing.After reading your article on the HyperproKit, I have placed my order for my 2001 GoldWing (25,000 loving miles). The kit is on backorder and will take 2 to 3 weeks for delivery.Although I am quite mechanical, I am going tohave my local Honda Dealer install the kit.My first question: Would you recommendme replacing my All Balls Bearings when thedealer breaks down the front end? I installedmy current set almost three years ago.Question #2: My Honda Heated Gripsstopped working. I checked the fuse, connectionsand so forth. Additionally, I tested andconfirmed that I have power in the wiring tothe switch. After speaking with Honda theyagreed (finally) to send me a new replacementHeater control switch. The grips still do notwork. Any suggestions?Thank you in advance.A.J. DobbsGWRRA #164819Dobbs Ferry, New YorkHey there A.J. Yes, I understand that yougood folks out there have run Hyperpro out ofinventory— a high-classed problem for them.Whoever installs that kit for you must followthe installation instructions to the letter!Otherwise, you may not realize the full benefitof the springs. I assume that your current AllBalls kit was installed sometime after the bikewas new. In that case, there should be no reasonto replace it again. Maybe a clean-up andadjustment, but that’s all. Of course, if theraces are notched, replace the bearings.Heated grips— you have power to theswitch. Have you confirmed that power leavesthe switch when it’s turned on? Check forpower at the grips. If you find none, trace thewiring to find the break or short circuit.StuAnswers 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.Anything Needed BesidesCarb Rebuild?I have a 1992 GL1500, 29K miles, whichsmokes when first started. It is a white to graysmoke, not black. It can last for 2-3 minutesafter cranking. I have to do a full choke tocrank the bike. It has also developed a lowspeedhesitation.I have been told the smoking issue is notuncommon on the GL1500 but do not know ifthis is true. I have owned the bike for approximatelysix months and assume the bike sat forextended periods of time without being ridden.I am guessing a carb rebuild would addressboth issues, so I will be taking it to the dealer.Given what little information I have givenabove, do you feel I am on the correct path? Inaddition, is there any specific items I shouldkey on for a bike that has been resting forsometime?Elden RobisonOrlando, FloridaHi Elden, the “smoke” is likely the result ofa lot of unburned fuel from excessive choking.It sounds to me as though you’re on the rightpath—overhaul the carbs and get them correctlyadjusted. As for other items to addressfor a long-idle bike, I’d recommend addressingeach and every item listed on the routine maintenanceschedule shown in the service manual.StuUpper Radiator Hose Leak(s)Stu, I have both your GL1500 maintenancevideos, but this subject didn’t get covered ineither of them and I haven’t seen it mentionedin any of the Workbench columns.I have a 1997 GL1500 SE. Question is whatall (Tupperware and etc.) do I need to removein order to get access room to clean that “tape”off the bosses and tighten the hose clamps?Haven’t seen the procedure set forth anywhere.My bike is parked in a “cycle shelter”on the carport, so I need a couple of warmdays so as not to snap any tabs or prongs inremoving plastic.Guidance/procedure would be appreciated.Bud HartGWRRA #124006Hi Bud, you may have noticed on thosevideos that I repeatedly suggest obtaining andreferring to the service manual for your particularyear model bike. Our intention in producingthe videos was to create a visual aid tosupplement the service manual, not to replaceit. The service manual section on body panelsaddresses removal and installation of all bodypanels. Remove the front lower cowl, the fairingcenter section, and both fairing side panelsto provide access to the coolant hoses andclamps. Then refer to the cooling system sectionof the manual for the inspection process. Ialso recommend inspecting the coolant hosesthat attach to the carburetor assembly. Theclamps on those hoses are spring devices andcan’t be tightened, but inspect for signs ofseepage. The carb assembly coolant hosesshould be visible using a flashlight. If not, thealternative is to remove the top shelter andcomplete air cleaner assembly for a lookdown from the top.StuBrake Pads Recalled?Hi Stu, I read your column often and get alot of good maintenance tips. Thanks.Right now I own a 2006 Honda ShadowAero Trike with a Motor Trike conversionbuilt at the factory in Troup, Texas. Recently,someone asked me about a recall on the brakepads. They saw information in your column inWing World.Have you any information on such arecall? Should I upgrade/replace these brakepads? I have not ridden much and it only has1,300 miles on it. Thanks for your time.Noel LindsayGWRRA #179109Noel, I’ve not come across any informationregarding a recall on the Shadow Aerobrake pads. Then again I don’t normally checkinformation not related to Gold Wings. Checkwith your Honda dealer to be sure.Stu34 Wing World

1800 Tie-down PointStu, would you clarify something for me?In the Gold Book I read a contradiction aboutusing the passenger handles as a tie-downpoint. First it tells about damaging the bolts,threads, and frame. Then the next thing I readsays that we (whoever “we” are) see it as asuperior tie-down point.I can understand the damage the leverage ofhooking a winching strap to the top part of thehandle could cause. I can also see that attachinga strap at the lowest part where the boltgoes through the handle could make for a fairlysafe tie-down point.Could you please shed some light on this?Thanks.Don StricklandGWRRA #160773via emailHi Don. It’s my personal belief that the passengergrab handles are not good tie downpoints. The bolts securing those handles canbecome bent. Some believe that only the framesections under the side covers are strongenough to handle the stress, but I’ve seen noissues caused by using the rear crash bars. Themounting points for those bars are, after all,designed to survive hitting the pavement. Atip—set the rear suspension preload (or airpressure) to the minimum setting before compressingthe bike’s rear with a winching strap.This will minimize strain at whatever tie downpoint you select.StuGas Fumes from WingStu, I have a 1997 Honda Gold Wing SEwith almost 117,000 miles on it. My problem isthat when I pull into the garage and shut thebike off, it leaves a bad smell of gas fumes inthe garage. It doesn’t matter how much gas Ihave in the tank, I still have this problem.What are some things I can look for orchange so that I can fix this issue? It really isan issue for my wife, as it bothers her allergiesand it stinks up the garage really bad.Thanks.Al KokeGWRRA #138251Allen, TexasHi Al, you’d be amazed how little gasoline ittakes to stink up the garage. Usual causes on aGL1500 are seeping carburetor float bowl gaskets,a small seep at the auto fuel valve, or adefective fuel tank pressure cap. To inspect thecarb bowl gaskets, remove the chrome radiatorgrill, and shine a light in at the carburetors.Any signs of dampness near the bottom of thecarbs indicates the bowl gaskets need replacement.StuLocation of Sierra Electronic for1985LE Tape Deck RepairGood morning, Stu. My name is BrucePollard. I have a grand old 1985 LE 1200 with120,000 miles on it. (Never needed a stator.)The tape deck is starting to screech and eattapes, and I see in your Workbench column inWing World that you often recommend sendingelectronic equipment to Sierra Electronics forrepair.Every place I’ve called named SierraElectronics, someone tells me they are not theplace.Could you possibly give me their emailand/or phone number? Thank you very much.Bruce PollardMontrose, ColoradoBruce, Google is a wonderful thing. Theirwebsite is at http://www.sierra-mc.com/ andcontains all the contact info you’ll need.StuFuel Injection Light on 1800 WingStu, my name is Phil and I have a 20021800 Wing. While riding, I stopped and gassedup my bike when it was half empty. Shortlyafter taking off, my F1 light came on and offJuly 2008 35

2008 Models & Colors Availablehonda.com ALWAYS WEAR A HELMET, EYE PROTECTION AND PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. NEVER RIDE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS OR ALCOHOL, AND NEVER USE THE STREET ASA RACE TRACK. OBEY THE LAW AND READ YOUR OWNER’S MANUAL THOROUGHLY. For rider training information or to locate a rider training course near you, call the Motorcycle SafetyInstitute at 1-800-446-9227. Gold Wing ® Honda Satellite-Linked navigation System and performance First are trademarks of Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (9/05)Cruise with your“Bike on Board”to theMexican RivieraBill & Sandy Papagnowww.bikesonboard.netcruise@bikesonboard.net1-888-615-1953818-957-3175 • 818-957-6355 Faxfor awhile and then stayed on. It has been onsince then.The bike has no misses and runs great. Ithought I had gotten some bad gas. When thetank got close to empty, I filled up at my regulargas station but it did not cure the problem.I cranked it up the other day when it was coldand, while idling, the light was off. But assoon as I throttled up, the light would stay on.After the bike got warmed up, the F1 lightwould stay on even while idling.I’d appreciate any help you can give mewith this problem.Phillip CarolloGWRRA #175415Tuttle, OKPhil, let’s clean up the terminology beforeproceeding. The letters FI (not F1) on thedash lamp stand for “fuel injection.” The lampitself is referred to as the MalfunctionIndicator Lamp, or MIL. There are numerousproblems that could occur within your bike’sprogrammed fuel injection system that wouldcause the MIL to come on. However, many ofthose problems will not cause any functionalanomalies that you’d notice. You can takeadvantage of your bike’s self-diagnostics todetermine the nature of the problem. Here’show.With the bike resting on its side stand andthe kill switch set to “run,” turn the key switchto “on,” and observe the MIL. It should illuminatefor a few seconds, then go out. Startthe engine, and allow it to idle. If a fault ispresent, the MIL will begin blinking. Countthe number of blinks. A long blink (1.3 seconds)denotes the number 10. A short blink(0.5 seconds) indicates the digit 1. The blinksare additive. So, for instance, should you seetwo long blinks followed by one short one, thatwould indicate trouble code 21. Should therebe more than one fault present, the one withthe lower number will be displayed first. Nowthat you have the code(s) for the problemarea, look that code number up in the servicemanual for guidance as to what the trouble isand how to go about correcting it.StuMy Particular 1500 AlternatorStu, your column in Wing World is greatand I read it religiously. I want to cover anissue that you have written about countlesstimes but I want to bring it to my situation.I have a 1997 1500SE. It has 41,000 mileson it, and I bought it five years ago with11,000 miles on it. I have never had an electricalproblem, but I think that it is time tochange the battery.I know that you have written about thealternator on some 1500s, and I am wonderingif that affects my bike. I am debating whetherI should just change the battery or whether Ishould go with the Compufire alternator/batterysetup.36 Wing World

Again, I have never had a problem but I donot want to start now. Thanks again for yourarticles.Mark FowlerGWRRA #180730Sycamore, IllinoisMark, some live by the motto “If it ain’tbroke, don’t fix it.” Others prefer “A stitch intime saves nine.” Whether you should simplyreplace the battery or go for the alternatorupgrade as well may depend on several factorssuch as how long you plan to keep the bike andwhether you plan to stray far from homeaboard it. Though not at epidemic levels,alternator problems are a known issue withthe GL1500. Through 1997, most alternatortroubles involved brush holders that becameso packed with brush dust that the brushes, asthey wore down, could not maintain contactwith the slip rings. This is a relatively easy andinexpensive problem to repair. If later modelGL1500s experience any alternator problems,they’re more likely to suffer fractured rotorwindings - a situation that renders the alternatoreconomically unrepairable. I don’t knowwhether the rotor breakage has been rectifiedon current spares stock, but I rememberenough owners, especially after 1999, complainingof repetitive failures of GenuineHonda replacement alternators to cause me torecommend the Compufire instead. If Iplanned on keeping the bike for a few moreyears, if I planned to use it for cross-countrytravel, and especially if I used accessory electricalitems such as lighting and heated clothing,I’d personally install the Compufire alternatorand a sealed, maintenance-free battery.StuGold Wing 1500 Trike ProblemStu, can you help me out with a problem Ihave with my 1989 Wing 1500.I went from two wheels to a trike, and nowI am having trouble with reverse. It acts like itkicks in and out—jerks—but it is stillengaged.If you could help me out, I would greatlyappreciate it.Lee PraterGWRRA #254767Ft. Gratiot, MichiganLee, the reverse system will modulate thevehicle’s speed in reverse by reducing voltageto the starting motor if speed exceeds 2.5 mph.It will also kick out when the starting motor isoverloaded. You don’t say whether your symptomhappens each time reverse is used, orwhether it only happens backing up or downan incline. The additional weight of the trikekit could cause either excess speed or excessload, depending on the direction of the slope.If it occurs even on flat ground, check theadjustment of the reverse cables as per theinstructions given in the service manual under#1 CHOICE AMONG RIDERSBUTLERMotorcycle Mug HolderUS 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!See us at Wing Ding 30, Booth #608Chrome Passenger Mounting Bracketfor the GL1800 or GL1500Limited Quantities • Armrest Not Required!Toll-Free 888-892-4306 OR www.glassact.comJuly 2008 37

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the heading “Reverse EngagementInspection.” Failing that, there’s an extensive,symptom-based troubleshooting chart in theservice manual that involves checking variousfuses, resistors, both starting solenoids, andmany other components. The contents of thoseprocedures are far too lengthy to reproducehere.StuLARGEST 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.comSee Us at Wing DingBooth #535Clutch Failure AgainStu, I have a 2005 Gold Wing 1800 and,because I travel, I have just over 35,000 mileson this particular bike. All total, I’ve been ridingabout 12 years.Here’s my problem. I am about to haveinstalled, counting the original, the thirdclutch in my Wing. It is slipping when tryingto accelerate in the higher gears, especiallywhen trying to pass slower vehicles on thehighway.I know your first inclination is to say thatI’m riding the clutch or shifting wrong, but thepeople I ride with don’t seem to think I’mdoing anything wrong in the way I drive myWing. The Honda Tech at the local Hondadealer says you can practically rag a clutch ona Gold Wing that far and not have any trouble.In a recent issue of Wing World, you had aman write about a noise in the clutch when hewas driving and you said it could be somethingin the transmission. Is it possible thatsomething like that is causing the damage tomy clutch?This is getting to be an expensive proposition.At around $700 a shot, I can’t afford toput another one in after this one goes.Jeff DufoeGWRRA #241754St. Petersburg, FloridaHi Jeff, there’s a big difference between amechanic and a parts replacer. Three clutchesin 35,000 miles is so far outside the range ofwhat could be considered normal that I’d belooking for the cause of this if I were yourmechanic. And I wouldn’t install the newclutch plates till I found the root cause of theproblem. No, I don’t think you’re riding theclutch. That’s a common problem with twofooteddrivers, but you’d have to be ridingwhile continuously squeezing the clutch lever,and no one would be so foolish as to do that.Clutch wear is not normally covered underwarranty. But if a defectve part elsewhere iscausing repetitive clutch failure (and if yourmachine is still under warranty), that wouldindeed justify a warranty repair of the clutchas well as the defective part. If you regularlyengage in drill team practice or other activitieswhere long periods of operation of theclutch “in the friction zone” is normal, expectmuch greater than average clutch wear. If thatdoesn’t apply in your case, read on.I can think of a few possibilities right off—there are probably more. The clutch on a40 Wing World

GL1800 is hydraulically assisted. I’m notspeaking of the hydraulic release system here;I’m referring to a system whereby pressurizedengine oil is used to create additional closingpressure on the clutch plates. Should the oilseal in the clutch cover fail to retain sufficientpressure, this would increase engagement timethrough partial slip until the clutch plates woreenough that they began slipping under load. Astuck clutch piston or weak clutch spring wouldalso cause slippage and excessive friction platewear. There’s also the possibility of a stickingclutch slave cylinder piston or clogging in thehydraulic release system. Finally, it’s remotelypossible that the clutch regulator valve (insidethe rear engine cover) is sticking, causingreduced oil pressure to the clutch. That wouldbe unfortunate, as servicing that valve requiresengine removal. Regardless, something otherthan repeated clutch plate replacement is indicatedhere. The key is in finding the root causeof the problem and repairing it, not simplyreplacing the clutch plates.Clutch slippage causes excess heat in theclutch assembly, and that heat usually causesdamage that may not be apparent on visualinspection. For that reason, I consider it prudenton toasted GL1800 clutches to replace theclutch main spring, the lifter spring, the judderspring, and all rubber parts associated with theclutch assembly, to include the seal in theclutch cover. Also closely inspect the clutch pistonfor scoring or other damage. Then disassemblethe slave cylinder and inspect for corrosion,scoring, or other problems that couldcause the slave piston to not move smoothly. Ifyour mechanic follows these procedures beforeinstalling new clutch plates, I’m confident thatyour problems will be over. A properly functioningGL1800 clutch will normally last wellin excess of 100,000 miles.StuHonda 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!Honda Direct LineBuy From THE Source!Call for Lowest Priceon a NEW GL1800Four locations to serve you!Toll Free (888) 258-6699www.hondadirectline.comShop Online 24/7Stu, I want to thank you for your help. I’mgoing to take this in with me to the mechanicand use it to contact Honda about this problemand maybe get it squared away before I go toSouth Dakota in June.You have also put my mind at ease about mycausing the damage. I just couldn’t see how,after 12 years, all of a sudden I was burning outclutches and it was starting on one of the betterones made.Thanks again.JeffCoolant Change ProcedureStu, what is the proper procedure to changeantifreeze on a 2005 Gl1800A with 15,000miles?I was thinking of doing some preventivemaintenance so I wouldn’t have any problemsthat would require drastic measures later on,like what I read about in Wing World thatrequired the Hecat’s Pulsator.What do you need to open for a coolantchange; are there drain plugs anywhere? I wasCome Join Us Down UnderChapelAustralianBikeToursExperience Australiaon a Honda Gold WingPersonal Guided Motorcycle Tours Around Australiawww.chapelaustralianbiketours.commike@chapelaustralianbiketours.comJuly 2008 41

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thinking of doing this myself. I asked alot ofpeople on how to do this, and I got conflictingviews. I even tried searching the Internet butwithout much luck. Too bad there isn’t aPrestone flusher kit like what we used in the1970s on cars.Thank You.James M. EgyudGWRRA# 252102Seven Hills, OhioJames, as you may know, the officialGL1800 service manual instructs the mechanicto drain the coolant, reinstall the drain plug,then refill the system with fresh coolant. Whatyou may not know is that the manual alsoshows the location of the drain plug near thecarbon canister at the front of the engine anddescribes the method of draining the coolant.Having said that, I must disagree with the recommendedmethod of simply draining the oldcoolant and refilling with fresh, because thiswill leave some of the old coolant in the system.In the case of the GL1800, that amount couldbe considerable—as much as one quart. Unlessyou’re experiencing unusual overheating problemsor if severe system contamination is evident,simply flushing the system with clearwater should suffice. I recommend allowingthe engine to run till the fans come on, thenallow the engine to cool before draining thewater. Repeat until the drain fluid comes outwithout a greenish tint. Twice is usually sufficient,and make the last flush with distilledwater. The problem now is to get as much ofthe water as possible out of the cooling system.This is especially important if you plan torefill with a 50/50 pre-diluted mixture such asGenuine Honda coolant. If a quart or more ofwater were left in the cooling system (it onlyholds about 4 quarts), that would yield acoolant to water ratio of only around 37%.The UView tool reviewed in an earlier issue isa good tool for removing almost all of theremaining water. Failing that, you may wantto install two quarts of a full strength, silicatefreecommercial coolant followed by onequart of distilled water. If this completely fillsyour cooling system, especially if you can’t getthe entire quart of water in, you’ll have a50/50 mixture or slightly stronger. Run thesystem through at least one fan cycle, allow itto cool, then check coolant strength with aradiator hydrometer. Finally empty and flushthe overflow bottle either by removal orthrough siphoning, and refill it with a 50/50coolant mixture till coolant is visible on itsdipstick. Final adjustment to the full markshould be done with the engine at full operatingtemperature.StuPulse Generator for GL1200Hello Stu, in reference to the article in theApril 2008 issue of WingWorld concerningpulse generators for GL1200s, they are stillavailable from the Honda dealer in my area. Ijust purchased a set last month from AikenHonda here in South Carolina.The telephone number for Aiken Honda inSouth Carolina is (800) 236-7183. The partnumber is 30300ML8680 and the price wasabout $115. I hope this helps.J.C. RogersSaluda South CarolinaThank you for that, J.C. I believed theywere still available, though I admit to not havingchecked recently. One thing to note—thewire colors on the last batch I checked werereversed, causing the ignition to triggerimproperly. If the machine fails to start orruns poorly after replacement, reverse thepulse generator wire connections.StuSpline LubricationStu, I read with interest your recommendationsto Mr. Rich Hahn in the February2008 issue about lubricating the U-jointsplines on the GL1500s.Could you please explain the additionalsteps necessary to do this procedure during a44 Wing World

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tire change? Thank you.Jeff AdamsGWRRA #57527Farmington, MichiganJeff, lubing the U-joint or driveshaftsplines requires removal of the final drivegearcase followed by removal of the driveshaftand U-joint. Honda’s concern was apparentlyonly with the splines at the rear of the driveshaft,though it would only require a few minutesmore to access the U-joint once the driveshaftis out. There is a very specific order forretightening the components on installation toguarantee correct gearcase alignment. Leavethe four gearcase-to-driveshaft nuts fingertight until the axle nut, then the axle pinch bolthas been tightened. Torque up the gearcasenuts as the last step.StuType Oil I NeedStu, I picked up my 2007 Gold Wing inDenver and brought it back to my home inMontana. The owner’s manual specifies eitherthe Honda 10W30 or 10W40 oil, and I asked alocal dealer what oil they service their GoldWings with. They said Honda 20W50 in thesummer and 10W40 in the winter. So I calledthe Denver dealer, and he said the bike wasserviced with Honda 10W40.What are your thoughts on using Honda20W50 instead of 10W40 in the Gold Wing? If20W50 is okay, what temperature would it begood down to?James McMurtreyGWRRA# 283814Great Falls, MontanaJames, when you checked your owner’smanual (congratulations—so many don’t), youfound that 20W50 weight oil is not anapproved viscosity for your 2007 Gold Wing. Ifyour dealer installs 20W50 in 2006 and laterWings, perhaps his service manager needs toactually read those tech bulletins and the techniciannewsletter that Honda sends to himeach month. No Gold Wing, not even theGL1000, requires or will benefit from the useof 20W50 engine oil. Your bike is not an old,air-cooled design with loose tolerances. It’smore like a Honda Accord with two wheelsmissing. Use of 20W50 may even impedelubrication during start-up, increase operatingtemperature, and reduce fuel economy. Doyourself a favor, and follow the guidelines inyour owner’s manual. 10W30 is the recommendedviscosity, but either that or 10W40 areacceptable from 15 degrees Farenheit to whatevertemperatures you could find in DeathValley in mid-summer.StuHyperbo Suspension Anti-Dive DisableOn Installation QuestionStu, I just got a Combi Kit (front and rearspring replacements) for my GL1800A. It46 Wing World

came with a new color installation booklet.However, unlike the Wing World article that ledme to Hyperpro, the new instructions do notmention anything about disabling the anti-divedevice on the left front fork.I contacted Hyperpro USA and requested acopy of the old instructions. They told me thatthere were none and they did not even have arecord copy. Then I was told that they hadcalled the manufacturer and that the anti-divedevice should not be disabled.What is the story here? Is this in some litigation?Can you tell me what the anti-dive devicefunction is and how it performs this function?Is it an interlock between the ABS and the leftfront fork? Why is it levered off the leftcaliper?Mark MitsuokaGWRRA #177326Aiea, HawaiiMark, I suggest that you re-read our articleon the Hyperpro products. Nowhere was it suggestedthat the anti-dive system be disabled,and Hyperpro has never made this recommendation.The complete front fork rework fromTraxxion is the only GL1800 suspension productI’m aware of that disables the anti-dive.The anti-dive valve on your bike works in muchthe same way as those on the GL1200 andGL1500, except that brake system fluid pressure,rather than mechanical action, is used todepress the valve. When the brakes are applied,pressure is exerted on a valve that pressesdown on the anti-dive valve. This mostly closesoff a fluid port in the left fork and causes alarge amount of hydraulic resistance to forkcompression.StuFuel Additives and Fork OilHi Stu. I have two questions.1. I’ve heard you speak of the potentialdamage that moisture will cause in the fuelsystem. Do you recommend any particular fueladditive that will help clean the Gold Wingfuel system without causing damage?Periodically I will add Berryman’s B-12Chemtool (one ounce per gallon) to a tank offuel. B-12 is advertised as, among other things,helping to remove moisture from fuel systems.I’m curious if you have a preference of additives.2. I previously owned a GL1500 on whichI was able to easily change the fork oil. I noticemy GL1800 does not provide any instructionsfor changing fork oil and, based on other informationI’ve read, some effort is required inorder to change the GL1800’s fork oil. In yourestimation, why did Honda design this aspectdifferently when moving from the GL1500 tothe GL1800 and what is your opinion aboutchanging fork oil?Mansel GuerryGWRRA #144482Canton, MSHi Mansel. Any product that’s advertised asremoving moisture from fuel systems shouldwork fine. In especially cold climates, a productnamed HEET is commonly sold in gas stationsfor use as a fuel system dryer.The forks? I’m glad you raised this question,and I’ll address it in general terms for ourother members as well as specifically for theGL1800. There’s no drain screw on theGL1800 forks, because the manufacturer statesthe forks need no service for the life of the bikeunless leakage, damage, or irregular forkaction is noted. I’ve opined in the past thatleakage or irregular action may become a selffulfillingprophecy if routine fork oil changesaren’t performed. How often should onechange the fork oil? Well, let’s look at theGL1500, since you believe Honda changedtheir thinking between model changes. Oops!We can’t go back and look at the GL1500maintenance schedule, because no fork service1500 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/retrofitJuly 2008 47

interval was listed for that bike, either. In fact,scheduled fork oil changes haven’t appearedin the service manuals or owner’s manuals ofany Gold Wing since the very first edition—the GL1000. Even then, the GL1000’s fork oilchange interval was every 24,000 miles (aftera break-in change at 1,000 miles). So whywere there fork drain screws on every modelexcept the GL1800? My hunch is that it wassimply a carryover from the GL1000 design,and someone finally realized it was pointless,given that no change interval was specified.This is why it’s so important to not drain thefork oil on any Wing (other than that GL1000)and simply pour in the “recommended quantity.”Except for the GL1000, that recommendedquantity applies only to clean, dry,freshly assembled forks. A significant quantityof oil remains trapped in the bushings andbetween the tubes, so using that quantity torefill forks that have merely been drained willresult in an overfill condition that could resultin a less-than-comfortable ride.So what to do? Some may find the followingcontroversial, but I believe it’s the bestmethod of approaching this issue. Aside fromthe methods of damping and the stanchiondiameter, the forks and seals on later modelWings differ little in design from those on theGL1000. So, in the absence of conditionsrequiring complete fork disassembly forrepair, the recommended change interval forthe 1000 may serve as a guide for later modelsas well. For all Wing models other than theGL1000, drain the oil by removing the forks,remove the springs and spacers, invert theforks into a drain pan, and allow them todrain for at least 15 minutes. Pump the forksto get out as much oil as possible. For theGL1100 and 1200, reduce the recommendedoil quantity by 50cc, and pour that amountinto the forks. Insure the oil level is the samein both forks, then complete reassembly andreinstallation. For the GL1500, follow theprocedure for earlier model forks, but pour inthe entire recommended amount. Pump theforks to distribute the oil. Then, with the forksheld compressed and vertical, use an oil levelsetting tool to adjust the levels to that shownin the service manual before installing thesprings and caps. Use this same procedure forthe GL1800 forks with the following difference.The damper cartridge in the right forkmust be pumped dry after draining the tubes,and it must be pumped again to refill it afterpouring in the fresh oil and before adjustingthe oil level. Many folks find it far too muchtrouble to perform all of this work and havedevised many creative methods of doing whatthey believe is an equivalent job. If they’resatisfied with the result, more power to them.If not, they might consider trying the method Isuggest here.Stu●48 Wing World

Dave Thalls • GWRRA #162780 • Hagerstown,IndianaIn the summer of 1962, in Hagerstown, Indiana, I discovered something thatwould change my life forever. My friends and I always rode our bicycles everywhere—agreat way to get around, two wheels and pedal power. But that summerwas to be different because that summer my friend Jay, who was a little older thanthe rest of us, got a motorcycle.Jay got a shiny red Bridgestone 125cc, and herode that bike everywhere. He even gaveme my first-ever motorcycle rides. Jay’smachine was very quiet, and it purred as itwent down the street. He was a proud ownerand a very safe and cautious rider—exactlywhat I wanted to become. My first introductionto motorcycling was because of Jay, and Iwanted to ride as he did. I wanted to own myown bike and become a good and safe rider.Looking back, I know I must have beggedmy father mercilessly for a motorcycle.And I believe my Dad reallywanted to getme a bike,but my Mother stood in the way. Even thoughit was 1962, the image of someone on amotorcycle had no doubt been given such badpress that all she must have thought of wasmotorcycle gangs, motion pictures, and loudpipes. Her son was certainly not going to get amotorcycle!My First HondaSo I will never know for certain, as both ofmy parents have passed on now, how one summerday my Dad managed to pull intoour driveway with a newHonda 50cc motorcyclein theLeft: Me and my Honda 150cc. I believe thisto be the summer of 1964—polishing even then!Right: My wife Tammy took this photo of me and our 2003Candy Apple Red Gold Wing at Deals Gap in Tennessee.trunk of the car. And to me, it didn’t matterthat this bike was small enough to even fit inthe trunk of the car because that day Ireceived a gift that changed my life. I’m sure Ilikely felt It’s all I’ll ever need.My biggest desire back then—besides riding,of course—was to show my parents that Iwas worthy of their confidence in me. Mywhite Honda 50 and I spent hour after hourexploring the roadways in and around ourcommunity. And mile after happy mile I rode,trying as a youth to be as safe and careful as Iknew how to be.Now, I don’t believe my Mother ever trulylost her worry.And I know Dad must have hiddenhis concern as I continued to ride and toallow this machine to dominate almost all myfree time that summer. But alas, fall came andit was time to surrender my little Honda tothe cold weather of the approaching Indianawinter. So my Dad and I carried that littlewhite Honda down the outside basementstairs and stored my freedom for the winter.But early in the spring, no sooner had theweather turned warm than the need to ridehit me and the open road called. Kids can beimpatient, you know. And with no one aroundto help me, I managed to carry that littleHonda up the basement steps all bymyself. And, in fact, I guessthat action alonesums up how Idefine this hobby,this sport, thisdesire, this obsessionI still call myown.That spring andsummer, on I rode. AndI gained confidence in myabilities and confidence ina machine that alwaysstarted and was absolutelyflawless in its performance.Soon a few other friendsstarted to get bikes of theirown. Super 90’s seemed to betheir bikes of choice. We rodetogether often, but even when theyJuly 2008 49

were unable to go, I rode alone. The draw ofthe ride, the road, the machine, the freedomjust must have been more than I could resist.I’m sure I rode for hours and more miles thanI could even hope to remember.At the time, though, I didn’t yet realize thateach rotation of those wheels and every milethat fell behind me just imprinted more in mymind and on my heart the wonderful obsessionof motorcycle riding. And all the while, Iscarcely realized I was growing as a boy and asa rider. Soon, in my mind anyway, the Honda 50just did not seem big enough anymore.About the same time all my friends, whoalready all had bigger bikes, were dreaming ofgetting larger bikes as well. So we’d getbrochures from a Honda dealership in a nearbycity and pour over the new motorcyclesthat were available.My Second HondaI fell in love with the Honda 150cc. Thisbike would be 100cc’s bigger than what I wasriding and would last me forever, I felt. Buthow would I convince my parents? Finally, Iapproached my Dad and announced to himthat this beautiful red Honda 150 would be“All I’ll ever need”.Isn’t it funny the things we look back onfrom our youth and wonder how they happened?Somehow my Father once again grantedmy childhood dream. The Honda 150 wasnot brand new, granted, but it was beautiful.The loving owner before me had added awindshield and saddlebags and the enginepurred like a great cat. I loved the way it rodewith its awesome power.Again I believe my Dad must have taken alot of grief from my Mother, who had notwarmed up to me riding a motorcycle at all,let alone a larger one. But something lifelongand good did come from her deep concernbecause my riding habits were no doubt moldedby my desire to prove to my Mother that Icould ride safely.Then, and especially as we got ever nearerto high school graduation, one by one myfriends dropped out of motorcycling.They hadleft some of their youth behind, untouchedand abandoned in the garage. By then cars hadreplaced their passion for riding motorcycles.But me? I still spent untold hours and hundredsof miles on that 150, gaining ridingknowledge and forever forming my love of riding.I always believed this wonder bike—thisdelight of my adolescence—was “All I’ll everneed”.After graduation, Uncle Sam wanted me towork for him; I was drafted into the U.S.Army.It was decided that I should sell the Honda; itwas simply taking up space in the garage, and Iwould not be able to ride for two years. Themachine that carried me through my highschool years, that had formed the foundationof my love for motorcycling and on which Ihad spent hundreds of miles, was sold to thefirst person who came to look at it.I’ll admit that part of my life left with thatbike. I just knew I would never find that feelingagain:The call of the road is strong, the desireto ride is magnified by the approaching spring,and the purr of a Honda engine calls like a softvoice in the night. Can anyone who has evertwisted the throttle of such a superiormachine, who has ever experienced the thrillof riding free, or shared this hobby with someonethey love…can we really do without it?PIT BULL MOTORCYCLE LIFTS• Grease FittingsOn All Moving Parts• Lifts 25” - 1450 lbs.• 6-ton Hydraulic Jack• Roller Bearing Castors• Lifetime Warranty• FREE - Pull Handle• Shipped World-wideYES!AS SEENAT WING DING& AMERICADEFor More Information Call1-888-299-9325Fax: 1-731-644-7433Web: www.pitbullmotorcyclelifts.comemail: tony@pitbullmotorcyclelifts.comWe’re The Best!!My First Gold WingThrough my lifetime since then, I have hadseveral bikes, and my first Gold Wing was aused 1975. From that point on, I would haveno other motorcycle.I am now on my fourth Gold Wing, and Iam very blessed as my wife Tammy enjoysbeing my Co-Rider. We look forward to ourtrips and to the enjoyment we share headingdown the highway together.As I write this, it is still January here inIndiana and the weather always a factor for usnorthern riders.As I write this, my Gold Wingrests now in a building next to our garagewhere we had a sign made that proclaims thisbuilding as the “Honda House”. I must believemy Gold Wing enjoys its heated surroundingsand, like me, waits for the first signs of spring.Throughout my life, Honda motorcycleshave taken me hundreds of thousands of wonderfulmiles. I have ridden to the east coast,through the New England states, to Florida, tothe west coast and most places in between. Ihave parked beside a giant redwood, enjoyedDeals Gap, enjoyed the ride across theHoover Dam, dodged storms in Oklahomaand had my picture taken with my bike atStephen Kings’ house in Bangor, Maine. Butthat is just a sampling of my adventures.A Honda motorcycle has taken me acrossthis great country and has made enough wonderfulmemories to last me well past my ridingdays (though I know that my riding is farfrom over as long as I am able to be excitedfor a new trip or even the next short ride).My and Tammy’s Gold Wing now is a 2003Candy Apple Red beauty, and I like to think itsgreat-great-grandfather just may have been aHonda 150. As I ride it, sometimes my memorywill reflect back at points to my parentswho, in life, never rode with me but whomade my youth so very happy with their giftto me. And I will never forget my Mother’sconcern as I began a ride nor my Dad’s faithin me as a rider.And as I look back on my intense passionfor motorcycling, I realize three things reallybrought it about: My friend who gave me thedesire to ride; my Dad who made it happen;and a Honda, which brought it all together.Little wonder, then, that I now believe itmay no longer be just the Honda 150—butnow a Honda Gold Wing—that truly is “All I’llever need”.●50 Wing World

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By Dennis Weston • GWRRA #215390 • Virginia Beach, VirginiaMotorcyclists are some of the most generous people you will ever meet, and Gold Wingers are no exception. From Dice runs to PolarBear runs to charity rides to holiday parades, bikers often give of their time and support helping others and, hopefully, in being the causeof some big smiles from the kids we all help and entertain. It’s some of the best fun you can have with others, and, in Chapter “B” fromVirginia Beach, Virginia, that is no exception. But one of ours has a little twist—it involves two wheels but no engine!Motorcycle marshals, fromChapters VA-B, VA-L, and NC-E2,assist in a 2008 Tour de Cure inVirginia and North Carolina.Our Chapter has been assisting theAmerican Diabetes Association(ADA) “Tour de Cure” for the past fewyears. The “Tour de Cure” is a bicycle ride toraise money for the ADA. Last year more than32,000 cyclists in 78 Tour events raised nearly$13 million to support the mission of the ADA:To prevent and cure diabetes and to improvethe lives of all people affected by diabetes.This particular ride consists of a 100-mileCentury ride and smaller 25-, 30- and 65-milerides. Our ride departed Hickory High Schoolin Chesapeake, Virginia, and ended at RoanokeIsland Festival Park in Manteo, NorthCarolina. Twenty to thirty Gold Wings fromour Chapter and neighboring Chapters were onhand to provide motorcycle escort supportalong the route, troubleshooting problems andensuring rider safety. Our responsibilities eachyear include monitoring the flow of riders,assisting with traffic control, and even assistingwith mechanical problems a cyclist mayincur.All the while, we still get to ride on somereally nice country roads on our Wings, visitnew places, and raise money for a great cause.Plus, we get to meet new—and equally generous—bikersof a different sort.We just figured one day, “Why not use ourresources, which just sit during poker runs, tohelp others and raise money at the same time?”If you think about it, we Wingers have manyadvantages to be able to help others: We canoffer CB communications if there are anyunfortunate accidents. And the majority ofMembers (in our Chapter and the ones who52 Wing World

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ide with us anyway) are a minimum of LevelIII riders who carry First Aid kits on their bikesand are First Aid and CPR certified.Helping out the community and doing whatyou love at the same time—riding a GoldWing—who could ask for more? Isn’t thatpart of what GWRRA stands for? “Friendsfor fun, Safety, and Knowledge” “Why notshare that in whatever manner we can withour community?” we wondered.For a little added perspective, I figuredit would be nice for you to see this ridefrom two different points of view: That ofthe cyclist and that of the motorcycle marshals.So this year, since I am an avid bicyclistand have completed a couple Centuryrides in the past, I decided I would cycle inthe event instead of assist with my Wing.The nice part being that, either way, I couldstill participate in the event with myChapter.A Cyclist’s PerspectiveOn Saturday, April 19, I rolled out ofbed ready to go. Well, not really. Let’s say Irolled out of bed like I do every other morning,tired and dull. I wolfed down somebananas, steamed fish and some juice. I hadto get my energy up; remember, I was going toput my feet on pedals, not floorboards!But, just like I do prior to any ride on myGold Wing, I reviewed my modified checklist,readying my bikes for the ride: Extra tubes andair—check; tires—check; water bottles—check. Everything looked good but, oops, didn’twant to forget my MP3 player (a hundredmiles of just talking to myself wasn’t going tocut it.We arrived at the high school early and rearingto go. The event was set to start at 8 a.m.sharp. Kristen and our daughter Dawn headedover to where Jim Clagett had staged theChapter and all the Wings that would be marshalingthe ride. (Jim & his wife Kathy havebeen instrumental in the success of this event.As well as being a Chapter “B” Member, he isa Member of the ADA committee and assists inthe planning of the ride, organizing volunteersto assist with marshaling, giving safety briefs,and even sweeping the course at the end of theevent.)After getting set up and ready I joined ourgroup to greet everyone and to listen to Jim’ssafety brief. He explained the duties of themarshal—the do’s and don’ts, the route, andthen clarified the assignments. At the other endof the bicycle route (in Manteo) he had stationeda few Gold Wings from our Chapter andsome volunteers from various other Chapters.(Two smaller, 25- and 50-mile rides were startingsimultaneously from Manteo).Other than the motorcycles, state andlocal police assisted with traffic at majorintersections (marshals were not allowed tostop traffic) and, of course, there were fiveSAG vehicles. (SAG stands for “sweep andgather,” or “support and gear.”) The SAGrole is to pick up any cyclist who may havehad a mechanical malfunction with theirbike or to help a cyclist who cannot rideanymore.Nick Knox was lead marshal on thispart of the ride, and I saw a lot of him. Andthrough seeing a lot of him along the way,I got a first-hand view of how the Chapterwas assisting the cyclists. The ride wastruly made a lot easier with the marshalsout and about. They were key in identifyingroad debris, holes, and railroad tracks thatwere in bad condition.The route was identified by coloredarrows at different intersections and themarshals let the cyclists know of oncomingtraffic, the direction of a turn and, in someinstances, even went out of their way to find acyclist who had taken a wrong turn.At the 55-mile point, the organization hadset up a lunch break for those who wanted tostop and eat. The organization caters to themarshals as well.The first 50 miles had been pretty easy ridingthrough the countryside, occasionally hittingsome main roads. But after we broke outinto the open roads of North Carolina the ride54 Wing World

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See Us atBooth #318started to get a little tougher.It all was a fantastic ride. In fact, the routemust have been picked for the very low trafficvolume, great road condition, and probablyeven the nice scenic views. During my ride, Iwas thinking not only of what a long scenicbicycle route it was but also what a fantasticmotorcycle route it must be for the marshals. Ithad a variety of straight runs, tight twists andample gas stations for the occasional stop.At about 75 miles, the first of two long narrowbridges loomed up in front of me. As acyclist I noticed that, off to my right, wereMike Brooks, Chapter VA-L’s ChapterDirector, and a few Gold Wings waiting toescort riders across the Wright MemorialBridge, a long 3-mile bridge with a high rise atthe end. This is a narrow, closed in bridge andwith its length safety becomes a big factor. AsI rode past Mike and the others and got ontothe bridge, one of the Wings took up positionbehind me with lights flashing. As a cyclist, letme tell you, the motorcycles were a welcomebreath of fresh air because I didn’t have toworry about speeding cars. At the end of thebridge, I thanked the escort as he turnedaround and headed back to wait for the nextrider, or group of riders, to escort across.And when I arrived at the second bridge(Baum Bridge) approximately 95 miles intothe ride, I saw a couple more Wings assistingcyclists up and over. Though not as long as thefirst bridge, it was very high and—because itwas near the end of the ride—it was tough bothphysically and psychologically. And, with thebridge being known for its heavy cross winds,the Gold Wings were once again a great sightto see.Vignettes of the Motorcycle Marshals:—As it turned out, I only saw about half theChapter on the ride, since a lot them wereassisting in other sections of the ride. One marshal,Jim Roberts, said he even took up the rearand followed the oldest pair on the tour—agentleman by the name of Charley and hisnurse.Now Charley is, I believe, all of 76 yearsyoung. And he and his nurse completed theride! Awesome!—One marshal, Paul Siska, rode by me acouple times after passing the last rest stop. Hewas busy assisting folks finishing the 100-mileportion of the ride. Paul escorted riders, thosedoing the shorter rides, out from ManteoFairgrounds in the morning. He said heencountered his first challenge of the day onlyabout two miles from the first rest area. Heassisted a biker with a flat tire. Paul went backto the rest area to get a SAG vehicle to followhim to the downed bike.Paul mentioned, “During the day a lot ofthe bicyclists would wave whether just passingthem or after escorting them out of harm’s way.Yelling “thanks” for escorting them across thebridge.” He stated he really enjoyed himselfand that “If you enjoy riding your bike, you getto do both, ride your bike and help out a goodcause. “—Harry Waggoner, our Ride Coordinator,said that: One father/son team caught his eyeseveral times that day. The boy couldn’t havebeen more than 11 or 12 years old. As hecrossed the last bridge, with Harry in tow forsafety, Harry asked him if he had ever com-56 Wing World

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By “Buzzy Bear” • Mascot for Chapter AR-B • Region H(Ghostwritten by Ruth Erskin • GWRRA #203183-01 • Springdale, Arkansas)Okay, “bear” with mehere as I introduce myself:My name is Buzzy Bear,and I am the mascot forArkansas Chapter “B”,Region “H”, and I thoughtit might be nice to tell youa mascot’s point of view onWing Ding for a change.▼Last year, having been my first time aroundthe block, so to speak, I was really excitedfor my new-found adventures to takeplace.And boy was I surprised to find out whatall is involved just to be able to take the journeyto Wing Ding! (It’s not your average strollthrough the woods, let me tell you.)First of all, I was traveling with our ChapterDirectors, Mike & Ruthie Erskin, fromSpringdale, Arkansas. Mike had just purchaseda new trailer to pull behind the Wing, soRuthie had plenty of room to store all thegoodies she was going to buy for us on thetrip, plus they had plenty of room for my littlebear behind, too.We met up with Jo Jackson, Delbert Payne,and George & Dora Coiner in Jane, Missouri.But during our final check of the bike ondeparture day, we discovered a problem (farworse than no more honey left in the jar!).Every time Mike would apply the brakes withthe trailer hooked up, it blew the fuse to thebrake lights. So we had to make a mad dash toHeartland Honda in Springdale, and it tookabout six hours to find the problem.However, Heartland Honda was so good tous. And we also found out what great friendswe have.You see, as a bear, I’m used to being aloner, but when Mike told his and Ruthie’sfriends to go on ahead and we’d catch upsomewhere on down the road, instead theycame back to Springdale and waited with us.That was quite a nice, and a new, experiencefor me! (You GWRRA people sure are sweet!)When we all finally made it to Kansas Citylater that night, it was dark and rainy and therewere lots of deer standing in the ditches (yummie!—justkidding). Ruthie and I were sureglad to get to the hotel; it was already 2:30a.m.!The next morning, I learned that Delbert istoo much of a morning person (you know webears are most-often nocturnal in nature).Weall got the bikes loaded and hit the road afterbreakfast, then stopped at a rest stop just outsideof Sioux City, Iowa. While there, we ranBuzzy Bear, Mascot ofAR-B, on her trip to WingDing 29 and back.into some of our own District Staff.And next,we had a long ride to Sioux Falls, SouthDakota.And, once more, we all welcomed thehotel.On Sunday morning, we had breakfast onthe road again (and by that, I don’t mean roadkill!). We headed into Mitchell, South Dakota,and stopped at the Corn Palace.What a coolplace to visit (and you do know we bears likecorn, right?).Then on down the road we wentand visited an 1880’s town. It was really interestingbut very HOT (remember, I can’t takeoff my coat!)From there, we road to Wall, SouthDakota. Mike’s bike overheated, so we stoppedand visited the Big Wall Drug Store (wherethey have cute Mill Creek Bear Necessitysculptures; thankfully NOT my real cousin!).Mike’s bike cooled down and he gave his bikea drink; then we were on the road again. Weheaded toward Rapid City, but the wind gotpretty strong and it was so hot.Then it startedto rain, and the temperature dropped.58 Wing World

Next, the rain turned to hail (NOT FUN whenyou don’t have leathers—ha, ha). By that time,we just flew past Rapid City and went on in toDeadwood, where they all had a fantastic supperand then played the slot machines (I wasnot allowed; I am still a cub).The next day we left the trailers at thehotel and did some sightseeing. We rode toCrazy Horse (so glad I wasn’t a buffalo backthen!), then we went to Mt. Rushmore.Whileat Mt. Rushmore, we ran into some GWRRAfriends from Kansas—Steve & Cindy and someof their friends.What a pleasant surprise (youhumans—at least GWRRA Members—certainlyhave plenty of friends!). Then we rodeNeedles Highway. It was awesome to “threadthe needle”, but I had to hold on with bothpaws and, later, I almost got lost because Ifound a cave that reminded me of home.Thankgoodness my guardians found me.But it was all so pretty. Ruthie says she surehopes people who live in that area don’t taketheir scenery for granted. She was raised a flatland Kansas girl, and she was in awe of thebeautiful countryside (I, myself, prefer the forest).Oh, and now I know why motorcyclistswear helmets! On the way back to Deadwood,we got hit by another hailstorm.And wefound out it does no good to try to get shelterfrom pine trees; all that did was get us hitnot only by hail but by pine cones, too (hence,the reason I like caves, folks!). But I’m sure thehumans’ helmets came in handy.That evening Jo, Delbert, Mike, Ruthie and Irode to Sturgis and back while George andDora stayed at the hotel and rested.Thankfullyit was a beautiful evening ride with no morehail.But the next morning it was raining, so myhuman friends wasted a few more hours playingthe slot machines (I would have preferredto have watched the “Animal Planet”, but wehad already checked out of our room). OnceSafety, Style, and Performance...Guaranteed!RoadstarP.O. Box 459 • 180 Mt. Paran Rd. Jacksboro, TN 37757423-562-9900 • 423-562-9911 FaxSince 1982 every Bushtec Performance Sporttrailer has come standard with innovativedesign features making them the best built, besthandling cargo trailers period. Designed fora motorcycle, not adapted to it. Backed byunrivaled customer support and a limited lifetimewarranty from people who ride. Every Bushtectrailer delivers an exceptional experience. Hookup to a Bushtec today and experience the difference.www.bushtec.combushtec@aol.comVisit Honda of Cool SpringsYour AuthorizedBushtec Dealer with Inventoryat Wing Ding 30.Turbo+2Quantum“GL”QuantumSportJuly 2008 59

TRI’S 5TH ANNIVERSARY PARTY5Fun, Games,Rides, Trike Show,Light Parade50/50 Drawings,Vendors,Trike ClassesTRIKE RIDERS INTERNATIONALFirst-Ever InternationalTrike RallyGrand prizes:Wags Unique Trailer andPiggy Backer Compact CargoTrailer for Motorcycles!Sikeston and Miner, Missouriat Clinton ParkJuly 24, 25 & 26, 2008For more information, contactTRI Executive Director Tom Goettl at (262) 672-0258.Internet 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 Wing World Magazinewith Nick Hoppner. Mr. Hoppner was the editor of “Wing World” for17 years (1990 to 2007). This program features many insights into the growthof the Magazine and its advertisers.INB Radio is also featuring an archive ‘Encore’ presentation of an interviewwith J&M Corporation’s President and Co-Founder JohnLazzeroni. The beginning of J&M coincides closely with GWRRA's, bothhave been around for over thirty years and has attributed much of their growthand success to GWRRA members.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.on the road again, we stopped at anotherbeautiful spot called Bridal Veil Falls. It’s abeautiful waterfall near Spearfish, SouthDakota. Seeing the fish there sure made mehungry, so we had lunch and, afterward, wefinally headed for Billings, where Mike, Ruthie,George, Dora and I shared a room in Hardin,while Jo and Delbert stayed in closer to theevent.Then it was time for Wing Ding! I don’teven know where to begin… I met so manywonderful people, and I can’t believe I got mypicture taken with GWRRA Founder PaulHildebrand, and Co-Founder ShirleyStephens-Garcia and her bodyguard BennyGarcia. I even got to meet the Wing WorldEditor Nick Hoppner and pitch my story tohim.We had a really nice visit with Jim fromNew Zealand (home of my cousin, CookieBear, who took a job as the mascot forHudson’s biscuits there—show off!). What awonderful man Jim is. Plus, I got to meetInternational Global Affairs Directors PeterRussell and Lesley Kennedy of London,England (where my great-grandmother Ermawas a dancing bear back in the day). Whowould have thought that there would be somany people from so many different parts ofthe world and walks of life on such commonground?It seemed like one great big human familyreunion at a motorcycle accessory shoppingmall.There were even 21 Members from ourChapter of AR-B there!The seminars, the food, the fun, the education,and the food were all sweet and tasty asa honeycomb. One of my favorite activitieswas the Talent Show—Sharon & HamptonConway were so funny, and I thought everyonein the Talent Show did a great job—but, Imust admit that my favorite event was theMascot Competition.But, alas, all good things must come to anend (again with the empty honey jar reference!).Wefinally had to head back home.60 Wing World

Of course we had a great ride home, too.One of the highlights included a ride over BearTooth Pass (wasn’t sure I liked the sound ofthat one from the start, and remember, Ruthieis a flat land Kansas girl—she doesn’t doheights well). Everyone joined in razzing Ruthieabout her fear of heights, including a StateTrooper we saw when we stopped for gas anda man we saw when we stopped in Red Lodge,who told Ruthie how his friend had gone overthe edge and fallen 200 feet and is paralyzedbefore finally admitting his friend may havebeen drinking and driving when he’d crashed(and you humans talk about us bears beingruthless, whoa!).After conquering Bear Tooth Pass, we allheaded for Cody,Wyoming.While in Cody wewent to the Bill Cody Museum (again with thereference to being glad I wasn’t a buffalo!) andate at the Famous Irma’s Hotel and Restaurantbuilt by Bill Cody. The food there was out ofthis world.Max and Beth had to head back home thenext morning, but the rest of us went throughYellow Stone (where I thought we might seeone of my long-lost relatives, but no such luck.We did, however, see lots of buffalo and a fewelk). Later, in Jackson Hole, we stayed in a neatplace where the rooms were like cabins.We allliked it so much, we spent two nights there.But the last day of our group ride came toa close when Jo and Delbert headed back forArkansas while Mike, Ruthie and I headed forIdaho Falls, Idaho, to see an old friend of Mike’sthat he hadn’t seen for almost 30 years (I can’teven imagine that. You humans sure do live along time!).Then it was time to head home toArkansas.We had a little bike trouble again along theway—this time when the Wing lost one of itsradiator fans, Mike said. But Mike just rented aU-haul for the rest of the way home (and hey,you’ll never catch me complaining about an airconditionedride in mid-July…again with the “Ican’t take off my coat” one more time).Anyway, on the way we were able to havebreakfast with Ruthie’s sister, and Mike’s mother,sister and niece.Finally, we arrived home safe and sound.But I guarantee you I’ll never forget this bearyfun adventure we had to and from Wing Ding29. In fact, I can’t wait for this year’s Wing Dingand the Mascot Contest (where I just know I’lltake a top prize!).And just so you can say you knew mebefore I was a star, why not stop me in mytravels and say hi, dear human friend? I’d loveto meet you! So keep an eye out for me atWing Ding 30 in Greenville, South Carolina, (Incase you’ve forgotten, I’ll be the one snappingphoto ops with the big wigs!). Gosh, youWingers sure know how to have a GOODTIME!●July 2008 61

The latest episode in“The Greatest Adventures of Willie & Ernest”Story by Willie E. Wooten • GWRRA #76024 • Detroit, Michigan / Photos by Ernest P. Cornelius • GWRRA #52360 • Detroit, MichiganEach year, my riding partner Ernest Cornelius and I set out on our annual motorcycling trip to Wing Ding andback. This year, however, two first-time occurrences were realized. One occurrence is that we embarked on ourjourney at 2:30 in the morning. Secondly, we boarded a Lake Michigan ferry which sailed from Ludington,Michigan, to Manitowoc, Wisconsin. So it was a trip of “Firsts” and a trip of “Anxious Anticipation”.These are important milestones becausetraveling at night is something we steeraway from due to the danger of animalroad crossings and diminished visibility.Another reason it is important is becausewe had always wanted to board the car ferryand cross the lake to Wisconsin as a deterrentto the traffic backups near Chicago. Both experiencesprovided some form of anxious anticipation.As we arrived in Ludington we could seethe huge hull of the S.S. Badger docked in theforeground of Lake Michigan. It is the largestcar ferry ever to sail the lake. Although it wasbuilt in the 1950s, primarily to transport railroadfreight cars, it was later set up to carrypassenger vehicles, and it was equipped withpassenger accommodations. Despite the factthat it now carries a fraction of its original load,the 8,000-ton, 410-foot coal-fired ship cantransport 620 passengers and 180 vehicles.Adding to that distinction is the fact that it isthe last coal-fired passenger ship operating inthe United States.Before boarding we met with MageeJohnson, the Director of Media Relations, whoassisted with our boarding and served as aninvaluable resource during our voyage. Assuch, she informed us that they offer specialarrangements for large motorcycle groups whowish to use the ferry.After the ferry docked we ventured into theWisconsin countryside feeling confident thatwe had saved mileage and time. Our drive coveredflatlands and was punctuated by an assortmentof small communities, lakes, flea marketactivities and various commerce.We continued westward along I-43 north toState Road 41 south, all the while snarled inconstruction traffic chugging toward Interstate90. It was several hours before we made thehighway connection; nevertheless, we still hada productive 600-mile ride, and by the time weshut down we were well into Minnesota.The next morning I noticed that my handhad swollen. I couldn’t recall injuring it; however,I was concerned about its puffy appearanceand tender feeling. Little did I know itwould aggravate me for more than a week.Despite the pain, we sponged off our bikes,packed our luggage and prepared to return tothe interstate.Interstate 90 is cut through acres of farmland,and we meandered leisurely along theMagee Johnson, Director of MediaRelations, and Willie discuss Ludingtoncar ferry history prior to boarding.62 Wing World

oute. While traveling I noticed that our trailertires were in need of replacement. We beganscouring the landscape for tire merchants.Finally we located replacements at a Wal-Martstore and pulled in where Ernie changed thetires.Once the tires were changed we were backon the road and headed toward South Dakota.The landscape changed noticeably. Small hillsidessprung up along the way. Along withemerging hills came overcast skies, and wesoon encountered heavy winds—winds thatcaused our motorcycles to list heavily. Our rideshifted from a leisurely tour to an embattleddrive as we struggled to keep the machines onthe road.Soon the winds subsided, and we pulledinto the town of Wall where we hoped to relaxbefore continuing. There Ernie called ahead tomake lodging arrangements for our anticipatedarrival in Billings, Montana, for Wing Ding 29.After arrangements were completed westrolled along the streets of Wall, a town widelyadvertised along the South Dakota countryside.There we were captivated by the vast arrayof tourist attractions. Among the tourists weencountered hundreds of motorcyclists, manyof whom we spoke with only to discover thatmost were headed to Billings.Finally we returned to the highway andstarted toward Billings. Along the way we sawscores of cyclists heading in the same direction.As we approached a small group ofcyclists, Ernie slowed his pace. To our surprisethe riders were Members of our local Chapter.We were excited and pulled off the road afterriding together awhile. We dined together,agreed to continue riding for a short distance,and broke company to continue along at ourprevious riding pace.Within a few hours the sun became a challenge.It evolved into a blinding fireball—ascarlet demon which caused problems bydiminishing our ability to see the road. Itseemed to bother me most because it appearedto cause the interstate to wash away. I tried offsettingit with my visor, my sunglasses and, indesperation, I cupped my hand overhead.Nothing worked. For a while I continued—blindly and nervously—following close behindErnie. In utter frustration, I finally informedErnie that I would begin creeping along belowthe posted speed. Even with modest speeds mysight was challenged, and I could sense mildquivering in my abdomen. The situation wascompounded by the fact that we were runninglow on fuel in the remote terrain.After passing several posted “No Services”exits we finally spotted an exit with services.The pumps were a good distance off the road,but we did get gas. But there were no suitableaccommodations around so we returned to theroad, where I continued my nervous trek. Myabdomen fluttered, my palms moistened andmy eyes continued to search along a road thathad been swallowed up by the sun.Within 50 miles the sun slowly descendedbelow the Montana horizon and restored bothA scenic tour begins at theeastern entrance gate ofGlacier National Park.Willie and Ernest pose alongLogan’s Pass in GlacierNational Park.July 2008 63

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Ernest’s bike and trailer accent theLake Superior shoreline betweenMarquette and Munising, Michigan.the animal life that prowls the park. All is withinview while climbing Logan’s Pass (6,646feet) along the popular “Highway-to-the-Sun”road.When we exited via the western gate wetraveled US 2 to Kalispell. It was mid-afternoon,and we still had a good portionof daylight remaining. Here wecould make good road time whilesearching for lodging before nightfall.The next day held special roadwaychallenges for us. As we traveledalong US 2 through theKootenai National Forest westopped to visit a popular touristattraction—the Kootenai waterfall.It is a beautiful display of nature’sraw power, with awesome rapidsand thunderous cascading waters.While there we met a gentlemanwho was sitting at a park table andcarving wooden items. We dialoguedwith him and discoveredthat he had been homeless. He nowlived a life with simple principlesand spent his time carving cottonwoodwith his carving tools. We purchasedpieces for keepsakes and moved on.Soon afterward our travel progress was haltedalong the highway. Not far from the falls weencountered roadway flag persons. We werestopped for nearly 30 minutes before gettingthe “all clear” signal. I had been speaking witha flag person who advised me that motorcyclistsshould proceed with extreme cautionbecause several bikes had been damaged earlierwhile crossing during the road construction.The warning was in order. While attemptingto cross I could feel the squirmy shifting of mycycle. The surface was mud, rocks and sediment.I was very uncomfortable during thetwo-mile crossing. Ernie led but he, too, wasencountering extreme difficulty. I focused onWillie with cousins he longed to meet. (l to r) Bruce and Crystal,Willie, Crystal, and Bruce. They are the Towers family.not fighting the steering. My palms perspiredprofusely, while my shoulders throbbed withtension and my eyes darted wildly about insearch of a stable surface. I downshifted to alower gear in an attempt to control the unsteadymomentum of my motorcycle. The mud suckedup the tires, and the large mixed-in-rocks providedunsteady tracking support. It was a ridefrom hell, but finally we reached solid roadwayunscathed.Shortly thereafter we crossed into Idahoand breathed a sigh of relief that we had surviveda major hurdle. In order to still mynerves, I focused on the landscape. Althoughwe encountered a large timber industry inMontana, Idaho seemed to provide even more.We saw numerous lumber yards and supplystores as we passed. By now wewere in search of Highway 20, avery scenic and circuitous travelroute.Route 20 had been recommendedto us by some bikers we had metearlier. They informed us that itwas a slower but more scenic routeto our destination. They billed it asa delightful scenic motorcyclists’highway.The roadway snaked along deepforest mountain corridors. Itascended many towering passes—Sherman’s Pass among them.Rivers, lakes and vast farmlandwere set along its passageway.Goading a rider’s curiosity werenumerous scenic overlooks revealingdeep valleys and picturesquewaterways, coaxing a stop for abrief visual interlude.As we became comfortable with the winding,looping roadway, suddenly we encountereda warning sign: “Motorcyclists UseExtreme Caution.” What lay before us was 15miles of grooved, twisting highway. It was anightmare to navigate, one which caused me toreconsider my swollen hand. I put aside myconsiderations momentarily because it was in aremote area, and I needed both hands to navigatethe highway. The highway became a for-July 2008 65

Willie points out a gas stationafter Ernest ran out of fuelnear Billings, Montana.midable opponent. Downshifting, countersteering and stark alertness all played a part inhelping traverse the threatening corduroyasphalt.Once we were beyond the road constructionproject we settled into a leisurely jaunt. Theweather was hot, but the thick, forested corridorprovided several comfortable moments ofshade, and miles of lush, green, scenic highwaytravel.Our route passed many small hamlets, butwe were in no hurry, even making occasionalvisits at conservation stations. In order to relaxduring our leisure moments, we stopped alongthe road to gather pine cones for my sister,Saundra, who uses them in her holiday decorations.There was a caveat to our scenic travel: Wespotted many deer foraging at the roadside.Some leapt out as we passed them, causing meto feel anxious and uncomfortable. I hopenever to hit one while driving, especially on amotorcycle.After we completed our scenic drive webegan our search for a friend’s house inSnohomish, Washington, where we planned torelax for a few days. Also, it would give me anopportunity to rest and nurse my swollen hand.Furthermore, it would be our headquarters,where we could mull over a brief tour of Seattleand plan a visit to British Columbia, Canada.Our first jaunt was Victoria, BritishColumbia. We boarded a ferry in the tourist villageof Anacortes, Washington. Before boarding,we purchased a large bag of Rainier cherriesto snack on during transit. While waitingfor departure I pondered the fact that I had neithermy birth certificate nor my passport. I feltthat it might present a problem because freemovement between the two countries has beenrestricted since the World Trade Center attack.Finally the ferry voyage commenced, andwe began our transit to Victoria along theStraits of Juan de Fuca. Victoria is so namedfor Queen Victoria and is the oldest city inWestern Canada. It is a beautiful island with acosmopolitan population that enjoys beautifulgardens, parks, great waterfront concerts, andan atmosphere of reverie stimulated by streetvendors and curious onlookers. It also boasts offine dining, with varied ethnic cuisines.Furthermore, it is a great city for family browsingand shopping opportunities.Our visit was brief, and we concluded itwith another ferry ride and a drive toVancouver en route home. We had visitedVancouver several years ago for a three-dayperiod. It took us two hours to get through thecustoms station because they were understaffed.Finally we cleared customs. The fact that Ihad a driver’s license did not slow the process agreat deal, although officials did request apassport or birth certificate. But waiting forclearance caused a big-time loss and forced usto endure a cool night’s ride back toSnohomish.The next afternoon we spent a brief stint inSeattle, which hosts a population of about fourmillion people. Although it is an impressivecity, I am most impressed with Puget Sound. Itis a well-celebrated marine attraction thatdraws many tourists to its shores. The soundwas named for Lieutenant Peter Puget, whohad explored its southern end. Home to manyports, it is an important arm of the PacificOcean.We had seen Seattle before so, after a soothingsleep, we awakened refreshed and ready toreturn home. Instead of a relaxed run, though,we decided to accelerate our ride by driving theinterstate.Interstate 90 provided awesome glimpses ofWashington’s countryside. Along the way wecould faintly discern the pearl white summit ofMt. Rainier. There were sprawling pasturesalong the way. Also, our thoroughfare led uspast abundant mountain pines and other foliagewhich flourished in our wake. It was all verylush and beautiful.As we approached Spokane our natural scenicroute gradually changed from green andmountainous to brown and flattened. Our drivebecame lackluster until we approached Coeur dAlene, Idaho. Here towering emerald mountaintrails awaited our passage: Lookout Pass,Fourth of July Pass, Homestake Pass. The narrowlycut passes were flanked by hillsideforests and pristine waterways.And our splendid drive did not end there.As we crossed into Montana it was, from thisvista, as beautiful as the back country we’dseen earlier. The rising mountains and circuitousroadway made us appreciate the beautyof America. As we encountered numerousexamples of nature’s wonders, each vista stimulatedmy mind to croon the lyrics and sentimentof singer Lee Greenwood’s anthem, writtenduring the Ronald Reagan era, an anthemthat celebrates our country and one whichreads, in part:From the lakes of Minnesota,To the hills of Tennessee.Across the plains of Texas,From sea to shining sea.From Detroit down to Houston,And New York to L.A.Well there’s pride in every American heart,And it’s time we stand and say.66 Wing World

That I’m proud to be an American,Where at least I know I’m free.And I won’t forget the men who died,Who gave that right to me.And I gladly stand up,Next to you and defend her still today.‘Cause there ain’t no doubt I love this land,God bless the U.S.A.I was so caught up in the awesome landscapethat—the next thing I knew—I forgotthat I was descending another mountain pass.My senses were jolted awake to my environmentbecause I could smell the searing brakeson passing semi trucks as they feverishlyscrambled to slow their rigs before descendingthe steep pass.Once our descent was complete I could feelthe altitude pressure lifting from my ears.Suddenly I became acutely alert as the rush ofsound filled my ears. It occurred each time Idescended a mountain pass.Once on level ground we encounteredmore road construction zones.Construction is not uncommon; however,we were again challenged bygrooved highways. Such road conditionsare a motorcyclists’ hell zonebecause they are often cumbersometo negotiate. Posted signs forewarnedmotorcyclists to proceed withextreme caution. We still continued totravel the Montana roadway, and it isa large state: Missoula, Bozeman,Billings and Mile City. Soon wecrossed into North Dakota.I was excited about passingthrough Montana because I wasanticipating a meeting with mycousin, Crystal Towers, a relative I’dheard much about but never met.When we reached Fargo we calledCrystal and set up a mutual place to meet. Itwas a joyous occasion, but we had to keep themeeting brief because she was out for lunch,and we were anxious to return to the road.When we departed we set out to connectwith US 2. We hoped for an opportunity to visitthe shores of Lake Superior and also my almamater, Northern Michigan University. It wouldtake us a bit off a direct route; however, weboth loved and longed for another glimpse ofthe pristine and pastoral northern Michigancountryside.While traveling US 2 we began feeling theeffects of highway fatigue. Normally, we wouldpull off the road as soon as our senses dulled.It was a longer interval, and I found myselfbeginning to nod off. We knew it was irresponsibleand dangerous to continue riding. Wewere violating a rule we had advocated tocountless other cyclists.Finally we pulled into a state park and sleptoff our fatigue. Both of us are on considerablemedications, and oftentimes the effect of themedications is drowsiness.After sleeping we were ready to return tothe road.Our route wound through numerous smalltowns: Bemidji, Cohasset, La Prairie, SwanRiver and Brookston. As we ventured closer toDuluth, we observed several Lake Superiortributaries. Revered by many, we knew that theazure, unsullied waters of the largest body offresh water, by area, in the world—LakeSuperior—would be visible. It is cited in HenryWadsworth Longfellow’s “The Song ofHiawatha” as Gitche Gumee. Folk singerGordon Lightfoot, who sings about the lateautumn shipwreck of a famous lake freighter,makes a similar reference in his song, “TheWreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald.” But theOjibwa referred to the lake as Gichigami,which means “big water”.Soon afterward the shoreline darkened withthe moonlit sky. The air chilled and becamebalmy as we shut down for the evening, aboutmidnight and shortly after crossing intoSuperior, Wisconsin.The next morning we awakened, performedWillie is dwarfed by a737-year-old, 9-foot-indiameter,Douglas fir treetrunk displayed inSnoqualmie NationalForest in Darrington,Washington.cycle maintenance checks, and started out insearch of a meal. With the lake on our left, wereveled in the morning air. Superior is a majorshipping artery, and it provided a terrific backdropfor a leisurely morning jaunt.The highway, US 2, is a narrow, well-pavedthoroughfare which moves at a moderatespeed. We traveled it until we approached afood stop at Ashland, Wisconsin. Here wedined, got extra time for writing, and pulled anintermittent bike check before continuing.Although the road furrowed along theChequamegon National Forest, we were able tosteal fleeting glimpses of the lake. I must haveseen Lake Superior hundreds of times, but I’malways moved by its beautiful waters. Seeing itagain triggered ruminations over my collegedays when, oftentimes I would spend hours onthe lake shore studying and reflecting.Pondering earlier days caused villages andtownships to pass with little notice. Each villageseemed to be an extension of the other.Finally we were passing through Hurley,Wisconsin, which is a stone’s throw fromIronwood, Michigan. It is a pivotal area in ourmotorcycle tours because it often serves as astopping point inbound and outbound. But notthis time.We picked up State Highway M28 out ofIronwood. The route is a meandering corridorthat loops through the Ottawa National Forestand serves as an artery for numerous small settlements:Berglund, Bruce Crossing, Nestoriaand Three Lakes.For those interested in general stores,antique shops and small-town festivals, it is aroute worth traveling.As we continued along M28 we approachedcloser to Marquette. When we arrived we spentseveral hours browsing the town and visitingthe campus of Northern Michigan University.It is a fitting site to visit because of the manythings I learned there, motorcycling being oneof the most exciting. It remains one of mygreatest pleasures, one I hope to continue foryears to come.Ernie, too, has enjoyed our many visits tothe Marquette area. He is in awe of the manyvistas of Lake Superior. By the timewe returned to the road he went into aphoto-taking frenzy. As we left townhe stopped numerous times to photographthe myriad vistas of the lake. Icontinued riding when he stopped.And since I cruised moderately, hehad no problem catching up.We planned to search for lodgingwithin three hours after leavingMarquette; however, we wereambling along at such relaxed speedsthat, again, we found ourselves windingdown after dark. This time wewere 20 miles outside the MackinacBridge.The next morning we stopped inSt. Ignace for breakfast and continuedacross the bridge. The span hasalways held a mystique about it. It isfive miles long and joins the lowerand upper peninsulas of Michigan. Then thereare the macabre tales—many are erroneous—that surround it. Despite the facts and fiction, itremains a man-made wonder.After crossing the bridge I was energized bythe fact that I was less than six hours fromhome. The weather was clear and beautiful, andwe were completing a terrific journey. I feltfortunate to have toured so many places and tohave seen such awesome beauty. As we scrambledpast the dense pockets of traffic andwound through the final miles of I-75 I beganto muse about our anticipated Wing Ding 30roundtrip tour for 2008.Back then I realized several seasons wouldpass before my ponderings became a reality.And now that reality is finally upon us. AndI’m soon ready to start writing the next story!●NEWSFLASH!...this just in.Wing World hears wedding congratulationsare in order forErnest. Congratulations Ernie!July 2008 67

By Melvin Wheatley • GWRRA #162055 • College Place, WashingtonMy wife Darlene and I just had to do our first Wing Ding last year, since wehad joined GWRRA back in January of 2001 and had yet to attend one.Plus, we wanted to continue on for a ride to Alaska.So, on July 2nd of 2007, my wife and I left ourhome in the town of College Place,Washington, to meet with some of ourWalla Walla Chapter R Members in Waitsburgand Dayton,Washington.There were seven of us who were going toWing Ding 29 in Billings, Montana, and we gotback on Interstate 12 to head east toLewiston, Idaho. There, we stopped to havebreakfast before continuing on to Missoula,Montana, for the night at a motel. Along ourtrip to Billings, the weather was sunny and veryhot, but my wife suffered from the heat and Iwas having some electrical problems on ourtrike and trailer. I got my wife cooled down andeverything else settled, and we were soon backon the road to Billings.We arrived in Billings late afternoon on July3, and some of us stayed at the University ofMontana dormitory.The rooms were nice butvery hot from the record heat the town washaving. The next day, I worked on our trike’selectrical system, and got most of the problemsfixed. Then my wife and I went to WingDing for the rest of the day.We thoroughly enjoyed all the beautifulbikes and trikes, but we couldn’t stay for theentire event. We had a road trip planned toAlaska, with arrangements to meet up withour other friends somewhere in BritishColumbia.So we left Billings on July 5 and took Route3 to Lavina, Montana, then got on 12 west toHarlowton. Next, we turned north onto 191to Eddie’s Corner, west on 87 to Great Falls,and stayed the night there.The next day, we headed out on northHighway 15 to Calgary, Alberta. But we hadforgotten that Calgary was hosting its rodeothat weekend, and we would have had to driveover 60 miles north of Calgary to find a placefor the night. So instead we continued uptoward Edmonton, Alberta, and found a smallMy wife, Darlene,and I in Alaska.campground off A2 in Didsbury.The following towns we road throughincluded Olds, Edmonton, Whitecourt (afterheading west on 43), Dawson Creek, andChetwyn (after heading south on 97), BC.By then it was July 9 and, on our way outof Chetwyn, we stopped at the city park tosee all the chainsaw carvings there. I’m awoodcarver myself but not a chainsaw carver.If you ever get to this town, be sure you stopto see all the carvings. It is well worth yourtime.Then it was time for us to get back on theroad so we could meet up with our friends.We continued on south to Prince George,British Columbia. We got to where we weresupposed to meet up, but apparently ourfriends had not stuck to the plan they’d toldus. So there we were, trying to catch up tothem in another area. But, unfortunately, thatdid not work out either.They were a full weekahead of us!So we gave up the chase and stayed thenight at a K.O.A. in Burns Lake, BC. Besides,we knew we would see our friends at DenaliPark. In the morning, we got back on 16 untilwe got to Kitwanga, then cut off to the YukonTerritory. We headed north on 37, and thisroad was very bad, with a lot of constructiongoing on—gravel over blacktop, washboard,potholes and lots of dips on this road. My wifethought she lost two inches of height from herbody while we were on this road! And peoplein their cars and trucks going the other waydid not drive slow, so the dust was so bad wehad to stop and wait until it calmed down sowe could see where we were going. One thingwe did see was plenty of wildlife like black68 Wing World

One dirty trike, from the roads in British Columbia.bears, moose, deer and red fox, and lots offield mice scurrying across the road in front ofus (even more than we wound up seeing inAlaska).But Highway 37 took a toll on both of ourbodies, and I also had to give our trike andtrailer a rest for the night. So we stopped inDease Lake, British Columbia and got a motel.It was a good thing that we stopped, too,because we had lost the trailer plug (though Ialways carry a spare). Now you are probablyalso wondering about gas.Yes, I stopped oftenfor gas—it was just too far in between gas stationssometimes.Next morning it was off to the YukonTerritory, where we stopped at Watson LakeJunction for lunch and to gas up again.Then weturned west onto 1, the Alaska Highway, andstopped in Teslin,Yukon, where we stayed thenight and saw a really nice wildlife museum.Finally, we headed to Whitehouse, thenheaded north on 2, the Klondike Highway toDawson City,Yukon.We set up our tent trailerat the Buggieville Campground, and I told mywife I was off to try to find some gold to takehome from one of the creeks. I came backempty handed, however, so we settled for anice dinner instead.We tried their halibut fishand chips, and it was okay.Glaciers on themountains on the wayto Valdez, Alaska.Momma Grizzly nearthe fish hatchery inValdez, Alaska.July 2008 69

JULY 2008 ADSIcebergs at PrinceWilliams Sound.By then it was July 13, and we headed off tothe auto ferry that took us across theKlondike River to the Top of the WorldHighway, 9. Most of this road has gravel onblacktop, but it was still dry and very dusty, andthe weather was cloudy. Plus, an 18-wheelerwent by us like there was no tomorrow andsent rocks and dust flying at us. I couldn’t seeanything ahead of me for about a quartermile—that’s how far I stayed back from thistruck. Still, I got hit with a rock pretty hard onmy foot, and my wife got hit hard on her leg,plus there were a lot of dips on this road.Again our bodies took a beating. But we finallygot back onto pavement, and I passed thistruck we had been following for a lot of miles,just in case we got on gravel again!We were getting closer to the Alaska border,and the sky was so black it looked like itwas raining really hard, so we stopped and weput on our Frogg Toggs raingear. Soon wecrossed over the border into Alaska, headingto Chicken, Alaska, and that’s when all hellbroke loose. The rain came down so hard onus that I couldn’t see through my windshieldbecause of all the dust and mud. I had to actuallystand up on the pegs to look over thewindshield and from side to side to see whereI was going. It felt like I was getting hit with abunch of needles. And we wear half-helmets,and she has a shield on hers; however, I do notlike them on my helmet.Finally, the rain stopped and we made itinto Chicken, where we of course stopped forawhile and also gassed up. Let me tell you, thatroad had been like the road from hell.The claystuck like glue onto the trike. We had onedirty bike after 43 miles on clay road with potholesand dips and that was not my kind ofdriving! We did make it to Tok, but this hadbeen a hard day of driving for me, so we founda motel for the night and had dinner.The next morning, we had breakfast andgot gas. The weather was cloudy, but at leastthere was no rain.We got on Highway 1 southto Valdez, and what a beautiful drive it was.There were so many glaciers on the mountains,and we took a lot of photos of this area.We even stopped at Worthington Glacier, andwhat a sight it was to see! You feel like you cantouch it with your hand, it’s so close to thepark.It turned out to be a wonderful day by thetime we finally arrived in Valdez, and we pulledinto Golden Eagle Nest RV Park for the night.But before we set up our tent, I asked themanagers if I could wash our bike, and theywere very nice. They gave me everything Ineeded to wash our trike, and it took me 2-1/2 hours to get the mud off it. It still couldhave used more work, but it certainly lookedbetter than it had.We stayed three nights at this park, and weliked the town of Valdez. People were reallyfriendly. They make you feel welcomed. Oneday we went over to the fish hatchery and sawour very first grizzly bear in Alaska. She waswith her two cubs, learning to catch fish.On July 18, we left Valdez and got on theAurora Alaska ferry. It was a 5-hour ride toWhittler, Alaska, and, going through PrinceWilliam Sound, we saw a lot of glaciers next tothe water and on the mountaintops.The closerwe got to Whittler, the more icebergs wecould see floating next to the ferry. I had neverbeen this close to a floating iceberg in my life.There was light rain coming down by thetime we arrived in Whittler and, when theywaved me to get off the ferry, I saw they hadtwo single ramps instead of a full ramp. Now Ihad to put my front tire between the rampsbecause I have a trike, and I was okay until theboat rose up while we were coming off of it.The bike hit hard on the ferry deck, and Iwas hoping I didn’t have a cracked engineblock…●***Did Melvin & Darlene’s trike havea cracked engine block? If so, how didthey manage to meet up with theirfriends at Denali Park? For that matter,did they even get to meet up with theirfriends? Find out next issue in Part 2 of“Our Alaskan Adventure”!***Add On .....................................................56Aim / Richard Lester.................................28American Honda.........................................5American Motorcycle Specialties..............47Baytown Accessories................................55Berglund Insurance ..................................37Big Bike Parts ...........................................53Bikeline By Markel American Insurance...21Bikes On Board ........................................36Bushtec Trailers ........................................59Champion Trikes..................................90-91Chapel Australian Tours............................41Chatterbox, USA.................................40, 53Chrome World Inc.....................................19Cima International ......................................9Cool Advantage ........................................12Corbin Pacific, Inc.....................................13Cruiserworks.............................................29Deltran ........................................................6Diamond Custom Seats............................45Doran Mfg.................................................46Electrical Connection................................40Electronic Resources................................37F4 Customs ..............................................41Gene’s Gallery..........................................11Gerbings Heated Clothing ........................47Glare Shine.................................................6Glass Act ..................................................37Hannigan Motorsports ..............................55Hartco International ..................................14Honda Direct Line.....................................41Honda Of Cool Springs .......................38-39Honda Of Tupelo.......................................36INB Radio .................................................60J & M Corp .................................................2Jason Industries .......................................44Kennedy Group.........................................47Kuryakyn..............................................30-31LA Honda..................................................45Lawrenceville Honda ................................69Lehman Trikes U.S.A., Inc. .......................92Motor Trike.........................WD23-WD26, 57Niehaus Cycle Sales .....................42-43, 64Pitbull By Watson’s Mfg. ...........................50Rod’s Power Sports ............................15, 40S100 .........................................................48Saddlemen................................................61Schroaders Honda ..............................24-25Sierra Electronics......................................17The Trike Shop..........................................27Tow-Pac, Inc. ............................................51US Paint....................................................35Utopia Products, Inc. ................................51Vetesnik Powersports ...............................51Wags Unique Trailers................................36Wing Stuff.Com.........................................33Wing Worx ................................................46Wingman Enterprise.................................48World On Wheels......................................3770 Wing World

Wing Ding 30 Hotels ListMap#Hotel Name✭ Designates co-host hotels.AddressPhoneNumberOn-SiteRestaurantComplimentaryBreakfastComplimentaryParking1 AmeriSuites 40 W. Orchard Park Drive (864) 232-3000 * *Greenville, SC 296152 Best Western Airport Inn 5009 Pelham Road (864) 297-5353 * *Greenville, SC 296153 Courtyard by Marriott - 70 Orchard Park Drive (864) 234-0300 *Orchard Park Greenville, SC 296154 Crowne Plaza 851 Congaree Road (864) 297-6300 * *Greenville, SC 296075 Drury Inn & Suites 10 Carolina Point Parkway (864) 288-4401 * *Greenville, SC 296076 Embassy Suites Golf Resort & 670 Verdae Blvd. (864) 676-9090 * * *Conference Center Greenville, SC 296077 Fairfield Inn 48 Fisherman Lane (864) 234-9916 * *Greenville, SC 296158 Hampton Inn - GSP 47 Fisherman Lane (864) 288-3500 * *Greenville, SC 296159 Hampton Inn - Haywood 246 Congaree Road (864) 288-1200 * *Greenville, SC 2960710 Hawthorn Suites 48 McPrice Court (864) 297-0099 * *Greenville, SC 2961511 Hilton Greenville 45 W. Orchard Park Drive (864) 232-4747 * *✭Greenville, SC 2961512 Holiday Inn Express Hotel & 407 N. Main Street (864) 678-8000 * *Suites Downtown Greenville, SC 2960113 Holiday Inn Express Hotel & 2861 Dry Pocket Road (864) 213-9331 * *Suites GSP Greer, SC 2965014 Holiday Inn - I-85 / Augusta 4295 Augusta Road (864) 277-8921 * *✭ Road Greenville, SC 2960515 Holiday Inn Express Hotel & 1036 Woodruff Road (864) 678-5555 * *Suites Woodruff Road Greenville, SC 2960716 Hyatt Regency Greenville 220 N. Main Street (864) 235-1234 *✭Greenville, SC 2960117 La Quinta Inn & Suites 65 W. Orchard Park Drive (864) 233-8018 * *Greenville, SC 2961518 MainStay Suites 2671 Dry Pocket Road (864) 987-5566 * *Greer, SC 2965019 Marriott Greenville 1 Parkway East (864) 297-0300 * *Greenville, SC 2961520 Microtel Inn 20 Interstate Court (864) 297-7866 * *Greenville, SC 2961521 Quality Inn Executive Center 540 N. Pleasantburg Drive (864) 271-0060 * *Greenville, SC 2960722 Residence Inn 120 Milestone Way (864) 627-0001 * *Greenville, SC 2961523 Sleep Inn 231 N. Pleasantburg Drive (864) 240-2006 * *Greenville, SC 2960724 The Phoenix - Greenville's Inn 246 N. Pleasantburg Drive (864) 233-4651 * *Greenville, SC 2960725 The Westin Poinsett 120 S. Main Street (864) 421-9700 *Greenville, SC 29601*After the housing cut-off-date of May 30, 2008, The Greenville CVB will continue to list hotels with availabilities leadingup to WD30. This list will be posted on the website at www.greenvillecvb.com/housing and will be updatedon a weekly basis. This list will contain contact numbers and rates and GWRRA Members can call the hotel directly tocheck availability and current rates. If you encounter any issues the CVB is there to help, please contact them at800-351-7180, Monday - Friday from 8:30am - 5:00pm EDT.July 2008 71

ON-SITE RV PROGRAMWe’re pleased to announce that, during our annual Wing Ding inGreenville, South Carolina, there will be On-Site RV campingavailable for fully registered Wing Ding delegates.According to Executive Director Melissa Eason,“GWRRA is celebrating a very special Wing Dingthis year—Wing Ding 30! To commemorate its30-year celebration and to alleviate the issue of notenough RV campsites available in and around Greenville,the Carolina First Center is allowing GWRRA to offer alimited number of No-Service Sites at the CarolinaFirst Center for a nominal fee.”“We will be able to offer, on a first-come, first-servebasis, a limited number of RV dry camping spaces at aCarolina First Center parking lot,” states Ed Price, WingDing Event Manager. Ed adds,“the dirt lot is within walkingdistance of the Carolina First Center where most activitiesfor Wing Ding 30 are being held.These spaces will have noservices available and are being offered for $20 per day.Weare currently researching companies who will service theRV’s black and gray water tanks at least twice during WingDing at the owner’s expense.” Details are available on theWing Ding website at www.wing-ding.org/lodging.html.Personnel will be stationed at the Member RV ParkingLot each day for check-in. Only cash will be accepted. Nochecks or credit cards please. Hours will be posted statingwhen generators will be allowed to run.No advance reservations are being taken, as it is firstcome,first-served. In addition, only overnight dry campingis allowed. No day parking is permitted. Please check theWing Ding website for more details under the camping tabor call (800) 843-9460 or (623) 581-2500 (Phoenix). ●72 Wing World

MOTORCYCLE GOODIESFor information on advertising in this section call (623) 581-5900 Ext. 214 or 226 • www.motorcyclegoodies.comwww.houstontrikesandtrailers.com16305 Hwy. 3Webster, TX 77598281.488.3686or call Toll Free 877.488.3686California Side Car • Escapade • Champion • Voyagerwww.jdtrailers.com717-933-8070The Big Leaders in Small Trailers!AMERICAN 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.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.netTORQ MASTER PIPES!DAYTONAFLAMES$469 00 $499 00Toll Free 866-683-1825www.torqmasterpipes.comBAKER BUILT AIR WINGS“The Ones That ReallyWork!”11877 Walnut Grove Church Rd.Ohio City, OH 458741-800-451-9464 or 419-965-2646www.bakerbuilt.com e-mail info@bakerbuilt.comSee us atWing Ding 30,Booth #’s 432 & 433in Hall CB&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.com1-330-225-1169ToursRENTALSTravelSELL YOUR TRIKE ON-LINEWing it though California.We Rent Gold Wings!NEW PRODUCT FOR GL1800“HUB OF FIRE”330-410-4190NutCover.comJuly 2008 73

Honda Trike Specialist218-773-7700Shipping & FinancingAvailableSee us at Wing Ding 30, Booth Numbers 808 - 811NEW Gold Wing Trikes $26,995www.coolcustomtrikes.comLEES-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.comTOUR KING 1-800-572-8687GL1800 ArmrestChrome Helmet LocksBillet Exhaust TipsCheck out our new products onlineTo order call: 888.244.6888www.amoto.usHAWAIIRent a GL1800 and Tour Oahu“Come Wing-It in Paradise”GWRRA Members Receive a Discount of $20.00 off Daily Rate808-545-3132 or 808-341-6651www.wingtourshawaii.comWind Noise ReductionSince 2001 - Starting at $9.95 +s/hwww.windsockwinddeflector.com8 sizes available See us at Wing Ding 30,L&T ENTERPRISESBooth #217586.598.3912 • Fax 586.598.3915REDUCES NOISE • IMPROVES CLARITY • MAINTAIN AVC SETTINGSTake it with you using our adjustable drink holder. Expandable toa 44oz drink. Folds up out of the way when not in use. All metalmounting with stainless fasteners. Available for most metric andAmerican made bikes. $22 plus shipping.www.tourkingcovers.comNEW 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.net74 Wing World

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!Buy Direct &SAVE!Since 1974 - bringingyou the most wantedfeatures in a full lineof quality trailers.SALE800.398.9090www.trailmasterinc.comNEOSHO FIBERGLASSModel #16STARLIGHTUTILITY TRAILERPRICES START AT$849 95 (Jupiter)CYCLES, TRIKES &TRAILER COVERS• Noah Fabric - allows air in, keepswater out, resists tears, won’t fade or rot.• Lightweight, fast drying.• Similiar to “Frogg Togg” material.• Custom Made for any Size. PRICES START AT $ 60 00See Us at Wing Ding 30,Booth #’s 700-701 & 838-839DEALER FOR TRIKES by “The Trike Shop”CALL FOR FREE BROCHURE1-800-641-4647 • 417-451-0699www.neoshotrailers.comneoshofiber@mail.4state.comOVERBY’STWO WHEEL SOUNDArai Classic C & SZC& KBC Tourcom with J&M Integrated Headsets.Current & Non-Current colors in stock!HJC & Shoei also Available!• J&M CB’s for GL1500, Harleys & Metric Cruisers.• GPS, Cell phone, Satellite Radio Kits.See us at Wing Ding 30, Booths: 263—267Installation Booths: 620, 621Ask aboutJ&MsNew BluetoothSystem(800) 992-4092 Murray, KYwww.twowheelsound.comLarge Selection of Quality Cooling & Warming Apparel• Phase-change cooling • Evaporative Cooling Sport Vest w/sleevesalso Available • Evaporative Cooling Deluxe Vest • Head & Neck Wear• Dew Rags • Cool-U Misting Fans • Special Military Cooling Products• Cold-Pack Cooling • Warming Apparel also AvailableCall us or visit our web-site for prices and size selection!RIDE-IN USAShow Your Pride!Show Your Ride!281-724-9804www.ride-inusa.comGo from four-wheel touring to two-wheelfun — and back again — in minutes!Offering our newCarbon ElementHeating System.Dealers inquiriesare welcome.800-432-95664917 Shasta Dam Blvd.Shasta Lake, CA 96019www.day-long.comCOLOR MATCHEDGL1800 ACCESSORIESROAD TRIP ESSENTIALS, LLCMOTORCYCLE TOURING ACCESSORIES1-888-439-1484www.roadtripessentials.comJuly 2008 75

Leading Manufacturer of Motorcycle Sidecars and Trailers.We color match to the motorcycle. Many other options available.Sales & Installation of Quality MotorcycleParts & Accessories!RTE Color Match • Baker Built • Butler See Us at WD 30,• F4 Windshields • SuperBrace & more Booth #’s 929—931877-463-1800www.benchmarkcycle.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.net712 754-3664 • 800 305-3664 U.S.941 Fourth Ave. • Sibley, IA 51249 • www.motorvation.comMOTORCYCLEGOODIES.COMDoFREE CLASSIFIEDSVisit 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 Mountains lodgingat 4,200’ elevation. Closest Maggie motel to the BlueRidge Parkway, Deal’s Gap and the National Park. Greatviews, clean rooms, free Internet. Groups welcome.Offering a variety of packages. 800-545-5853.NEED PARTS FOR YOUR OLDER GOLDWING?We are your #1 source! Over 2000 used parts in stock andmore than 20 GL's waiting to be stripped down. We specializein Wing parts from 1980 to 1990. Visit us onlineat WWW.USEDGOLDWINGPARTS.COM or call305-305-1839.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 for usedGold Wing parts (no trike takeoff parts, pls) and Gold WingGL1500s and GL1800s in any condition (salvage, highmileage, abused also) for export. Nationwide pickup available.727-259-3021. e-mail: info@paulexports.com.WOWMotorcycles.com. BUY—SELL—TRADE anyWing. Highest prices paid for clean bikes!!! America’slargest independent dealer of used bikes (500+ in stock).Always huge inventory of highest quality Wings,Valkyries and others. Coast-to-coast pick up and delivery.Call us now or whenever. Check us out atwww.Wowmotorcycles.com or call 1-800-572-3720.Hunt’s Lodge Motorcycle Campground – BuiltFor Riders, By Riders! Minutes from the CherohalaSkyway & Smoky Mountains in beautiful SE Tennessee,Tent sites & sleeping cabins – great rates, spacious hotshowers, onsite laundry, free wireless internet, & more!Visit www.huntslodge.com or call 423.253.2918 formore information.Hand Painted Portrait of Your Motorcycle.Show off your pride and joy by having it painted on canvas.Your photograph will be 100% hand painted by professionalartists. Museum quality. Affordable prices. Manysizes available. Visit us online at www.motorcyclingamerica.com/portraits.php.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 FIRESIDE COTTAGES,828-926-1730.You Have PMS? (Parked Motorcycle Syndrome)If you do, we have the cure. Imagine your bike parkedwhere it is always warm, watched over, and ready to seeyou when you want to ride! In beautiful New Mexico(about an hour from El Paso Airport) there is a place likethis. Ride the best roads to Vegas, Phoenix, or the beach,while everyone else is stuck in the snow. For just a coupleof dollars a day, your bike will have the best care.Motorcycle maintenance available between rides; shuttlesto and from the airport can be arranged. Spend this winterwith a sun burn instead of frost bite! Call your hosts Brian& Johanna @ 403-8282-6177 or email us atjbwing@telus.netEliminate Hand Pain & Numbness. Try QwiMotorcycle Gloves risk free. 30 day money back satisfactionguarantee. Patented, comfortable gel pads designedby an orthopedic surgeon. Protects the major hand nerves.Effective for preventing & treating grip-related hand pain &numbness, carpal tunnel syndrome. www.QwiPro.com or870-762-8075. See us at Wing Ding, Booth 146.MEMBER “FOR SALE”MOTORCYCLES1984 GL1200 Interstate. Candy Apple Red. 70K. New stator,new tires, new grips, two new horns, professionallyserviced, garaged, excellent condition. $3,200. George.(414) 482-0659. WI.1986 Gold Wing. Needs to be reassembled. My beloved1986 Aspencade is in parts. My mechanic passed awaybefore getting it put back together. Now I am selling it “asis” in parts. $2,000. Richard. (717) 263-5986.Chambersburg, PA.1987 Kawasaki Eliminator. Beautiful Black Pearl metallicwith ghost flames. Totally restored to immaculate condition.Many performance upgrades. This bike is beautiful,totally unusual, rare, and turns heads everywhere it goes.Absolutely one of a kind. $2,900. (260) 760-1975.76 Wing World

1994 GL1500 SE. 74K mi. Two-tone Candy Apple Red.Pinstriping by Charlie Buzzard. Has every available optionof chrome, lights, Ring of Fire, LEDs, Tulsa windshield, newCompufire stator and battery, helmets, headsets, covers,Honda manuals. Always garaged. 1st place trophy winner.Must see. Asking $8,800. Dan. (614) 477-9994.Columbus, OH.1994 Gold Wing 1500 SE. Red, with matching Tow-PacInsta-trike kit and matching cargo trailer. Custom pinstriping.67K mi. Loaded with chrome and lights, Ring of Fire.Always garaged. Excellent condition. $13,000. Bert.(334) 567-4524. Central Alabama.1995 GL1500 SE. Pearl White. 36,504 mi. Loaded. PLUS,Time Out Camper trailer. $10,000. Mike. (734) 755-3133. MI.1996 Gold Wing. Many new accessories. $6,500. Don.(602) 978-4919. AZ.1997 Suzuki 800 Intruder. Red. 11,477 mi. Windshieldand Suzuki bags. $4,000 obo. Mike. (734) 755-3133.MI.1997 1500 Aspencade SE. White. 46K mi. Kept in heatedgarage. New Compufire stator, drivers highway boards,Ring of Fire, air horns, armrest, Hyper lights, Air Wings,trailer hitch and wiring. Runs and looks great! Asking$9,995. Call for more info. Ronnie. (304) 364-5547. WV.1997 Honda Gold Wing. 15,952 mi. Armrest, footboards,luggage rack, intercom, CB, cassette player, trailer hitch,JBL helmets. Too many accessories to list. Garage kept.Asking $8,500. Richard. (850) 432-0926. FL.1998 Honda Shadow 1100 ACE Tourer. Rare color combo:Pearl Jade Green & Pearl Ivory Cream. 50K mi. Very original.Fully “accessorized”, including J&M CB. Completeservice history. $4750 obo. Warren. (915) 584-1433.TX.1998 GL 1500 SE. Twilight Silver Pearl/Gray. 94K mi. Alloptions and details at www.americade.info/gw4sale.htm.$8,695. Contact: wclamb@snip.net or call (609) 970-5262. NJ.1999 Anniversary Edition Gold Wing. Mint Green. 49K mi.Maintained by local Honda dealer. Excellent condition.Ready to go for the summer. Extras: New battery, tire, 2 helmetsand headset, CB, Cassette, rotor covers, luggage rack,passenger armrest, rider back rest, full cover, 3-piece luggageset. $10,000. (574) 903-6198 (cell). (574) 642-4222 (home). jgarber@fairfield.k12.in.us. Goshen, IN.1999 GL1500 SE. Pearl/gray/green. 36,300 mi. Alwayskept inside when not riding. Lots of chrome, extra lights,Compufire with sealed battery, trailer hitch. Too manyextras to list here. Looks, rides like a new one. Asking$10,995 obo. (740) 927-2314 or jhiggi2@columbus.rr.com. OH.2001 Yamaha V-Star 1100. 19K mi. New tires, batteryand driving lights. Mustang seats. $4,850. (248) 393-4303. Southern Indiana.2006 Gold Wing GL1800 HPN. Black. 3,651 miles.Navigation system. Honda warranty till 2013; transferableto new owner. Service at dealers has extras. Floorboards,lighting, turndowns. Never hit or down. $18,350. Jesse.(732) 350-5823 or disp1991@aol.com. Whiting, NJ.TRIKES1993 GL1500 with 2004 Motor Trike conversion. 79K mi.$13,995. Don. (802) 885-9414. Pictures available, contactallen@vermontel.net.2002 GL1800 with Trike Shop conversion. Pewter. 9K mi.Trailer hitch, auxiliary 5-gallon gas tank, EZ-Steer. Loadedwith extras; always garaged. Arai helmets with headsets.Full color. $25,000. (651) 261-0861. WI.TRAILERS AND SIDECARSSidecar, Friendship I by California Sidecar. Complete. Neverwrecked. Don. (520) 826-1667. AZ.Time Out Camper Trailer. Upgrades, great condition. Loadsof extra camping material available. Will deliver within 75miles. $2,100 obo. Dick. (352)-751-3449 or emailddanehe@thevillages.net. The Villages, FL.1993 Bunkhouse Camper. Opens to a queen size bed withadditional zip-on dressing room. $700. (989) 593-2089.MI.2003 Bunkhouse Camper LX Model. Excellent condition, 8x 10 den, 6 x 6 screen room, electric/hydraulic brakes,swivel hitch, cooler package, stakes and poles. Asking$3,995. Contact Joe at (813) 817-1256.2005 Bunkhouse Camper. Red. Used once for two nights.Buddy bearings, chrome wheels, table, queen bed, coolerand cover, screen room, lots of storage, carpeting. $4,000obo. (207) 865-6538. ME.PARTS AND ACCESSORIESTake-off parts for a trike conversion for a 2001 GL1800Gold Wing. Black. Low mileage. Saddle bags, rear wheel,tire brake parts, rear shocks, and swing arm. $500, plusshipping. (603) 673-4146. Brookline, NH.Falcon helmet, 2007 FC-S. Medium. Magenta Red.Excellent. J&M radio intercom headset. Two forehead airvents, black thick visor, etc. $225. (307) 660-1755 MDT(cell) or (307) 682-6650 (office).Parts from a 2006 Dark Red Honda GL1800 trike conversion.Saddle bags and trunk moldings. Rear tire and wheelmounts. Stock 1800 windshield with vent hole, 1500windshield with vent, and one with hole. Priced to sell.(620) 225- 5719. KS.Kuryakyn backrest for GL1800. Clean and still nice chrome.Asking $125 obo, plus shipping. Claude atcarole_claude@videotron.ca or (450) 201-0845.Quebec, Canada.Arai helmets. Models: SZ/2 & SZ/C; sizes: Medium &Small; Color: Gloss White. With intercoms. (3/4 helmetswith flip up shields—two years old). $300, plus shipping.Firm. Bud (641) 782-7762 or budc@iowatelecom.net.2004 Steering Head for GL1800. Low Mileage on part.$75 obo, plus shipping. Bob. (603) 448-3707 or bobandmadalyns@verizon.net.NH.2008 GL1800 dark red Gold Wing take-off parts from conversionto trike. Includes drive shaft, wheel, saddlebags,swing arm and all parts not needed. All new parts right outof crate. 0 miles. $1,200 plus shipping. Bob. (603) 448-3707 or bobandmadalyns@verizon.net. NH.Toy Trax motorcycle lift for pickup truck. $1,800. Leola.(850) 638-1703 or (850) 849-2634 (cell) orcjaylee@bellsouth.net. FL.Hartco custom seat for an 1800 Gold Wing. Black velourseat with driver and passenger backrests. Driver must be atleast 6 foot 2 inches tall and weigh at least 250 lbs. forthis seat to fit properly. $400 and I’ll pay postage. Mike.(434) 237-4037 after 5 p.m. or LSuwala2@msn.com.VA.1998 1500 Gold Wing SE. Tyhoon Clear windshield withvent. New, still in original box. Sells for $172 whichincludes shipping from Chromeworld.com. My price:$150. ALSO Arai helmet, size XS. $75. Obo on both items.Call (248) 736-8791 if interested.GL1800 stock seat. Brand new (2006), bought with theidea of having it converted to a custom saddle, never did it.$150 negotiable, plus shipping. Jim at jimgrzelak@comcast.netor (810) 623-8365. MI.Take-offs from trike conversion of a 2005 Gold WingGL1800. Saddlebags, rear wheel, swing arm and finaldrive. Dale. (479) 253-0098.Parts from a 2007 Silver Gold Wing conversion. Low miles.Best offer, plus shipping. ALSO, Kuryakyn hitch, used once,$150, plus shipping. (248) 393-4303. SoutheastMichigan.MISCELLANEOUS1969 Plymouth Fury III Convertible. Cinnamon, with twotoneinterior. Numbers matching, concourse condition, rotisserierestored, example of late ’60s Mopar Muscle car.Every nut and bolt redone. Power windows, power top,every option. Runs beautifully, 318 hipo. No corrosion anywhere.Recently tuned. Stored in heated, temperature-controlledbuilding since restoration. All history, originalbrochures, etc. Absolute head turner. $16,900 obo. (260)760-1975.2005 New Vision 37’ Fifth Wheel with 3 slides. ALSO,2002 Chevrolet Ext. Cab, HD2500 pickup, four-wheel drivewith Duramax Diesel and Allison transmission. Both loaded.And toy hauler package deal. $55,000. Dan. (828) 321-2626.Motor home, 1987 Bounder, GC. 40-plus K mi. $7,000.Larry. (910) 428-9537 (home) or (910) 220-0521July 2008 77

(cell) or lmwright@embarqmail.com. Can email pictures.Star, NC.1991 Mercury Grand Marquis. Cream color. 127K mi.Great condition! $2,000. Larry. (910) 428-9537 (home)or (910) 220-0521 (cell) or lmwright@embarqmail.com.Can email pictures. Star, NC.1992 Damon Motorhome. Class A. 31 feet. 67K mi.Excellent condition, 454 Chevy. Loaded. Asking $16,900.For more information, call Ken or Vicki at (262) 246-4050or email kmeske@wi.rr.com. WI.2002 Keystone Tailgator travel trailer. 20 feet, with queenfold-out bed in front. Total 25 feet. Two rooms and bathroom/shower,booth dinette, CD/radio, frig, sink,stove/oven, many cabinets, and more. Half ton towable.Can sleep six and hold two cycles. Garage kept. $9,995.Must sell, bought fifth wheel. Bob. (740) 683-8300. OH.MEMBER “WANTED”Wanted: An electronic thermostat for older version ofGerbing vest. Respond to rjtallboots@sympatico.ca.Located in Ontario, Canada.●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, two months before the issue’s cover date.To submit event information, e-mail editor@gwrra.org or mail to “Event & Tours,” GWRRA, Inc.,21423 N. 11th Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85027. * Indicates new listing in this issue.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 220NATIONAL ANDINTERNATIONAL EVENTSJULY 3-6, 2008. WING DING 30 returns to Greenville,SC. Register now at www.wing-ding.org or call 800-843-9460 or 623-581-2500 for info.REGIONAL 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 17-19, 2008. NEW ENGLAND DISTRICTRALLY (A combined rally of Maine, New Hampshire,Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts and Vermont) inRutland, Vermont. This is a “Don’t Miss!” event!Vermont has some of the best motorcycle riding in the entireU.S.! Host Hotel is the Holiday Inn in Rutland, Vermont. Formore information, contact Vermont District Directors Nate &Linda Evans at (802) 773-9197 or lnevans@comcast.net.or register online at www.newenglandrally.org.JULY 18-19, 2008. MICHIGAN DISTRICT RALLY atOgemaw County Fairgrounds in West Branch, MI.Camping, Top Gun, entertainment, games, great riding andtons of fun! For info, visit www.gwrra-mi.org or callMichigan District Directors Chris &r Sally Bobek at (248)852-8537.JULY 25-26, 2008. MINNESOTA DISTRICT RALLYLocated in Cass Lake, Minnesota. For more information,contact Kevin Heap at (763) 477-6579 or visit www.mngwrra.us. Rally registration available on the website.JULY 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 29-31, 2008. IDAHO DISTRICTRALLY. “Gold Wings in Silver Valley” in Kellogg,Idaho. Come and have Saturday night dinner with uson top of the mountain. Scenic mining area to ride andvisit. Rally information and registration form on theDistrict website at www.gwrra-id.us. For more information,contact John & Dianne Kester, Idaho DistrictDirectors, at (208) 524-1768 or kesteribo@cableone.net.AUGUST 29-31, 2008. CALIFORNIA DISTRICTRALLY “Rally of Fame” in Bakersfield, CA. For more78 Wing World

information, 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, guidedscenic ride, flea market, games, and more. Registration$10/person; $5/day pass. Garmin GPS giveaway to onelucky registered participant. For details, contact CharlesMallett at (618) 867-2920 or woodyrte66@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, Kansas66451 or (785) 207-0128. To download a flyer, go tothe Kansas website.*SEPTEMBER 26-28, 2008. NEW MEXICO DIS-TRICT RALLY. Totah Meeting of the Rivers inFarmington, New Mexico. The host hotel is the BestWestern Inn & Suites, (505)327-5221. For more information,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 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.CHAPTER EVENTSJULY 19-20, 2008. BC-D’s “Overnight ride to Mt. St.Helens”. Contact Shirley Williams, Events Coordinator, at(604) 599-8769 or email shirleywilliams@shaw.ca.JULY 27, 2008. MI-K2’s 14th Annual AnniversaryCelebration at Green Township Hall, 21431 Northland Dr.,Paris, MI. Noon-2:30 p.m. Rain or Shine. Full summerluncheon $7.50. No pets. Contact: Mike & Joyce Zagumnyat (616) 696-9518 or mytrike@hotmail.com.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 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 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 11-14, 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 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 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.comNew Members—Who referred you to us?Member 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.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: _____________________________July 2008 79

ASSOCIATION LEADER LISTINGMembership in all 50 States. Represented in 52 Countries. ⋆ Denotes senior officerCOUNTRIES REPRESENTED:ANDORRAARGENTINAAUSTRALIAAUSTRIABAHAMASBERMUDABELGIUMBRAZILBRUNEICANADACHINACOLOMBIACOSTA RICACZECH REPUBLICDENMARKENGLANDFINLANDFRANCEGERMANYGUAMHONG KONGICELANDINDONESIAIRELANDISRAELITALYJAPANKOREAKUWAITLUXEMBOURGMALAYSIAMEXICONEW ZEALANDNORWAYPAKISTANPORTUGALPUERTO RICOREP OF PANAMAREP OF SINGAPOREREP OF SOUTH AFRICASAUDI ARABIASCOTLANDSLOVAKIASPAINST VINCENTSWEDENSWITZERLANDTAIWANTHE NETHERLANDSTURKEYWALESWEST INDIESDIRECTORS:MELISSA EASON ............EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ..........................21423 N. 11TH AVE...............................PHOENIX ......................AZ...................85027 ..........................623-581-2500JIM HUTCHENS...............CHAPTER OF THE YEAR........................2457 PLEASANT VIEW RD .......................PLEASANT VIEW............TN...................37146 ..........................615-746-2147RON HODGSON............CANADIAN.........................................130 DONNELLY CRESCENT .....................RED DEER......................AB ..................T4R 2L7 .........................403-309-5001ED JOHNSON ................MEMBER ENHANCEMENT....................20141 INVERNESS WAY .........................BRISTOL ........................VA...................24202 ..........................276-628-5535MARK ZINGERY ..............RIDER EDUCATION...............................5921 W. IRIS RD.....................................LUDINGTON .................MI ...................49431 ..........................231-845-0382DAVID ORR.....................LEADERSHIP TRAINING ........................1017 LITTLE ROCK CRT............................MONROE .....................NC..................28110 ..........................704-560-5446PETER RUSSELL ................GLOBAL AFFAIRS .................................34 WEST PARK .......................................LONDON......................ENG ..............SE9 4RH ........................02088570525REGIONAL DIRECTORS:ROBERT SHRADER ........................SOUTHEAST (A) ...................................9333 ROLLING CIRCLE . .................SAN ANTONIO ................FL .........................33576 ..............352-668-3164LORRAINE KNIGHT.......................NORTHEAST (B)....................................71 HARRIS ST ................................PAWTUCKET......................RI .........................02861 ..............401-723-5959RONALD MILLER ...........................GREAT LAKES (D)..................................847 S. 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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 MBruce AyleGWRRA #57314Sandusky, OHPatti GeibelGWRRA # 176553Cranberry Township, PAStan NelsonGWRRA #108521Marietta, GAWilliam SouthworthGWRRA #94974Montgomery, MNRandy BakerGWRRA #161985-02El Paso, TXBob GrycajGWRRA #167249Kelowna, BCJohn O’ConnorGWRRA #486Grand Junction, COPatricia TaylorGWRRA #47977-01Banner Elk, NCRay BrantGWRRA #222417Hendersonville, NCBruce HauserGWRRA #119617Logan, UTJames ReamerGWRRA #254971Elkhart, INAnthony ThiermannGWRRA #488Norridge, ILRonald BushGWRRA #428Las Vegas, NVTerry HippsGWRRA #274352Rex, GAArthur RentonGWRRA #223114Hobbs, NMBishop ThompsonGWRRA #111644Wetumpka, AlabamaJames CooperGWRRA #276303Bartlesville, OKSamp JarmanGWRRA #248068Jacksonville, NCDonald RickardGWRRA #131094-01Mendon, OHJerry TravisGWRRA #163387Shelbyville, INElaine DellerGWRRA #139940-01Cranberry Township, PAJoseph LacasseGWRRA #15711Deland, FLCheryl RingerGWRRA #174350-01Batavia, OHDaniel TuganGWRRA #80661Pompeii, MIJerry DonohooGWRRA # 078874Deland, FLCalvin LytleGWRRA #88914Grand Island, NECarlos RodriguezGWRRA #180199Owego, NYEdward VossGWRRA #45Phoenix, AZCharles FavretGWRRA # 272990Metairie, LAWilliam P. KellyGWRRA #7867Spring Hill, FLEugene SetzerGWRRA #446Paris, ILMurray WestGWRRA #1043Panama City, FL84 Wing World

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).......................................................$149.99OTHER 30THANNIVERSARY ITEMSAVAILABLE ON-LINE!NEW!Now In Silver!30th AnniversaryBelt BuckleStay 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 .................................$25.003051003 - XL .................SORRY, SOLD OUT3051004 - 2XL ...............................$25.00GWRRA RideHideOne of the most popular items in the past fewyears is now available in silver. Long Sleeve,stay-snug cuffs to prevent rollup. Blue letteringshows GWRRA in a whole new wayAvailable for Pre-Orders.Shirts will ship in 3-5 weeks.3081000 - Small ....................$25.003081001 - Medium.................$25.003081002 - Large ....................$25.003081003 - XL .........................$25.003081004 - 2XL .......................$25.003081005 - 3XL .......................$25.00Silver and gold-toned solid brass belt buckle measures3 1/2 inches wide. Black and white enamel setoff the gleaming metal finish. Quantities limited, soorder yours right away!4071000 $30.00July 2008 85

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.86 Wing World

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.▲2003 GL1800This photo was taken when we (Dave &Nancy French, GWRRA #277902, of VirginiaBeach,Virginia) toured the Virginia Wine Countryon our 2003 Candy Orange GL1800 and Timeouttrailer.We were gearing up for a trip to Maine,then on to California and back. Nancy often ridesa 2006 Shadow Aero but prefers to ride longdistances behind her best friend.2001 GL1800Here is "Baby Biker" Jaylee McPadden sitting ongrandpa's (Cliff Reiss & Kate D'Armand,GWRRA #135423, of Riverview, Florida) 2001GL1800. Jaylee is an experienced rider, startingbefore she was a year old with a Chapter FL1-Aride through the Florida State Fairgrounds in aMember's side car (with grandma). Having justturned two, Jaylee will climb on the motorcycleby herself if given a chance! Our riding is limitedthese days with a grandbaby to raise, but we areon the road at every opportunity.▲▲2002 GL1800My girlfreind and I (Kris Johnson &Lori Franke, GWRRA #165039, ofWoodland Park, Colorado) spent July 4,2007, touring Rocky Mountain NationalPark on our 2002 Pearle OrangeGL1800. One of the prettiest and mostexciting rides was taking the Old FallRiver Road from the valley of the park tothe summit, ending at Trail Ridge Lodge, anine-mile ascent on a switchbacked, gravelroad orginially built for the Model-TFord. Some of the most spectacularviews of the park are seen along thisroute, and you can count on being theonly motorcycle as well.July 2008 87

2001 GL1800In late June of 2007, my wife and I (Jacques &Louise Sirois, GWRRA #90002, of Shediac, NewBrunswick, Canada) took a trip of a lifetime toBillings, Montana, and beyond to attend WingDing 29.This photo of our 2001 Yellow GL1800and matching Escapade trailer was taken on theBeartooth Pass after we left Billings.This 46-daytrip took us through two Canadian Provinces, 32U.S. states, and Mexico, for a total of 20,679 kms(12,820 miles).This motorcycle now has in excessof 205,000 kms (or 127,100 miles)!▲▲2000 GL1500My wife Darlene and I (Alfred Bruhin,GWRRA #154413, of Ansonia, Connecticut)are honored to own this 2000 Pearl WhiteGoldwing SE. Over the years, we have travelednearly 40,000 scenic miles, coveringevery state east of the Mississippi and two tothe west, as far south as Key West and as farnorth as Meat Cove, Nova Scotia.We havetraveled the Blue Ridge Parkway from end toend and have ridden the Tail of the Dragon atDeals Gap twice. On our second 14-day tripto Nova Scotia, we covered 3,700 troublefreemiles while towing our Timeout camper.This photo is at Meat Cove campground,located off of the Cabot Trail in CapeBrenton, Nova Scotia.As stated by BobElliott, GWRRA #251089, in the November2007 Readers' Rides section of Wing World,this is "the most beautiful place on earth!"2008 GL1800This is my (Dave Breese,GWRRA #239830, of Cocoa, Florida)new 2008 GPS GL1800 in dark redmetalic.This photo was taken onMerritt Island, Florida, near the spacecenter.This is my fourth Wing,and it is awesome!▲88 Wing World

F I N I S H I N GTOUCHESOur heels take wings for wide open spaces.Our hearts are lifted by smiles on faces.A road to adventure, a passage to the unknown.An experience, a pastime. The freedom to go.We travel the highways, we ride life’s roads.The places we’ve been and more places to go.Miles of SmilesBy Jim Smith • GWRRA #264927 • Riverview,Our heels take wings on life’s given choices.Our hearts are lifted by the sound of friends’ voices.The warmth of the sun and the cool evening breeze.The passing of trees and the rustling of leaves.A wide open desert or a thick green swamp.A winding road or a gas station stop.FloridaOur heels take wings, our engines take flight.Our eyes are lifted as we behold the sights.Rolling hills or a lonely country lane.No two roads are ever the same.The evening turns to night and shadows fall.Tomorrow’s another day to be enjoyed by all.Our heels take wings in the early morning light.Our spirits are lifted as we head for the night.The journeys we take and the places we go.The people we meet and the friendships we sow.We chase the highways and round the bends.Memories and laughter we share with friends.Our heels take wings in this life we’ve been given.Our hearts are lifted by the miles we’ve driven.Over a mountain or a back city street.We wave and smile at the people we meet.Our lives need a stop sign now and then.To pause, to reflect, and then start again.We travel our own highway from beginning to end.With God as our pilot and the help of a friend.Our heels take wings for God and his blessings.Our hearts are lifted by the smiles on our faces.●My name is Jim Mayhew (GWRRA #254355) and I am both the Technical Director for NJ-D and the Classic Wing SIG New JerseyRepresentative. My Gold Wing is a 1982 GL1100 Interstate, and it has 65,000 miles on the odometer. This photo was taken last year on theTail of the Dragon, which I rode while attending a Classic Gold Wing event. There were five GL1100s at the event, and mine took the awardfor high mileage—even though it only had 56,000 miles on it then. I joined GWRRA when I bought my bike and have never regretted it. Mywife and I have met so many wonderful people in the last two years; it's just amazing!July 2008 89