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Rich & Linda Fuller (GWRRA #112438) of Delta, Colorado, and their daughter and son-in-law, Brian & René Severson (GWRRA #200595) of Austin, Page 36 Page 50 Page 58 Colorado, paused on Molas Pass to take this photo of their 2003 GL1800 and 1989 GL1500 in the San Juan Mountains of western Colorado. Features Travels with Dennis: Some Great Rides...... 36 Saddlebag Recipes ...... 40 Tractor Trailers:What You Can't See from the Driver's Seat ...... 42 Headlight On!: Profile of Teri Zimmer...... 50 Marilyn's "Cancer Survivor's Tour"...... 58

Info Bytes How to "Wing Ding":A First-Timer's Guide ...... 34 Special Bragging Rights: Jim & Brenda Pennington ...... 65

DEPARTMENTS Advertisers Listing ...... 66 Golden Dealers ...... 15 Northern Reflections ...... 8 Another Point of View ...... 24 GWRRA Official Products...... 82 Product Previews ...... 20 Association Leader Listing ...... 77 GWRRA/Rescue Application...... 64 Readers’ Responses...... 10 Cartoon...... 66 Hall of Fame ...... 81 Readers’ Rides ...... 84 Classifieds...... 75 In Memoriam...... 81 Wing Ding 30 Application...... 69 Events...... 76 In the Zone...... 4 Wing Ding Housing ...... 67 Executive Viewpoint...... 7 Motorcycle Goodies...... 72 Wing Ding RV and Camping Sites...... 68 Finishing Touches...... 86 News Briefs ...... 26 Workbench...... 30

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February 2008 3 In the Zone Sharon Stanley • Editor • [email protected] Technology or Silence? It'sYour Call

Recently, a Member wrote in to say critters down there.And it’s neat to be able to These are just some of the “little things” I that he was sorry to read a "Product float. But the best part—for me anyway—was believe we miss when we multi-task while rid- Report" that seemed to advocate using the utter silence, making it possible for me to ing. And, speaking strictly for myself, I don’t a cell phone while riding a motorcycle. enjoy and pay attention to the details of my want to miss these “little things.” To me, they’re not little at all—they are one of my That sparked a memory in me of a sim- underwater expeditions. Heck, I even loved the blurb-blurb and uuursh-huuursh sound of favorite reasons for riding in the first place! ilar letter from a different Member my ventilator and the pounding of my own But I also believe this is an issue for each about a year ago, when we ran a heart in my ears. rider to decide for him- or herself. When is "Product Report" on an earlier version Now, how does this analogy relate to rid- too much technology too distracting for you? of the same brand of Bluetooth-enabled ing a Wing, you may ask. Well, if you’re the When does it take away from, rather than add headset. And that got me to thinking: purist type of rider (or even just an occasion- to, your enjoyment of your ride? There are Where should we draw the line between al solo rider who turns off the radio), I think plenty of folks who really enjoy playing their new technology and good, old-fashioned you know. Personally, I most like to ride with radio or chatting with other riders or speak- ‘peace and quiet’?” no radio on, no communications intercom, and ing with someone on the phone while riding. no cell phone receiver attached to my ear.Not That is their choice, and my only advice to must say that I, myself, am quite the purist to say I never do, but my most favorite way to them, of course, would be to make paying in regard to this issue: To me, silence is ride is without all this technology. attention to their riding their top priority. Igolden, and even moreso as this world I enjoy riding this way for the same reasons Other than that, I defer to certified Rider careens faster and faster toward constant I enjoy Scuba diving—I like utter silence Education Instructors to address any specific communication. (something I found very difficult to do on a questions on rider safety while using optional The first time I truly realized this about Harley, by the way!). I like the way that silence communications and entertainment equip- myself was eight years ago when I took lessons gives me the ability to enjoy and pay attention ment. Also, they should certainly be aware of, to write a story on becoming a certified Scuba to the details of my riding expedition that I and obey, any traffic law restricting use of that diver. Had I not been assigned to write the might otherwise miss: How those flowers at equipment in the particular area in which story, I might never have tried Scuba diving, the side of the highway are especially bright they’re riding. and I would have missed out on the single- red this year, or how that car next to me For me, like I said, I’m a purist.And it's not most favorite reason I enjoyed the sport—the makes a really weird whirring noise, or how I that my choice is necessarily better or worse silence. never realized (while riding in the car) how than any other Member’s choice—it just Sure, I learned it’s wonderful to be under- awesome that candy factory smells when I means that I have to use hand signals when I water with all the great plant life and fish and drive by it. want to pull over to eat! ●

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6 Wing World A WORD FROM YOUR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Melissa Eason hope everyone had a very Happy Holiday Executive Director Membership dues will also be $20 per year, for and is able to look forward to some relax- [email protected] now, and you will receive 50% off Wing Ding Iing time and to prepare for the coming rid- registration and 10% off GWRRA Official ing season. (But, I also know many of you Products. diehards ride almost all year round, regardless New and I know you probably think “Wow, what else of how cold it is!) could we ask for?” Well, I have a solution for I do, however, have a request of you at this Improved that as well. When you join the New Life time: I hope you’ll join me in making 2008 a Program Membership Program for the first time, you will great year at GWRRA. With regard to that, receive a Life Member Pin, 4" Patch and a 10" here is a new thought to keep in mind.“We are Rocker. (We know that it’s so difficult to take listening. What is your solution?” Member off patches and then add new ones, that we Enhancement Division (MED) has been using this phrase for several decided to make things as easy as possible for you and create the Life months now, and I think it is one we can use for the Association as a Rocker instead of a new 10" Patch.) The rockers will be for the top of whole. the back patch, and you can receive two of each item for a Family Life And I have a new program to start for 2008 that goes along with that Membership. Any additional pins or patches are available to be pur- thought perfectly—one I hope you will be as excited about as I am— chased.We will also have the rockers available in the Black and Gold for because we are listening, and we have a solution.We are ready this year those who prefer. to kick off the new and improved Life Membership Program. Thanks again to everyone for all your years of support and partici- This program is available to all Gold Members and all Members who pation with GWRRA. You have made many great memories for many have been a part of our Family for 20 or more consecutive years. (Those others, and me. It is great to be a part of GWRRA with so many won- of you who took part in the original Life Membership Program will, of derful people. course, continue to do so without any changes.) So with this new Program, and others, we’re off to a great start for And we have added some exciting new benefits to this New Life 2008. Just remember that phrase and—any time you have someone Membership Program of which you can take advantage.The new cost of come to you with a concern—just let them know that,“We are listen- the program is 50 % of the Individual Membership rates.That works out ing.” And ask “What is your solution?” to be just $22.50. (But since that is such an uneven amount, instead we I’m headed to Greenville, South Carolina, in July, and I hope to see are just going to leave the rate at $20 per year for now!) Full Members you there. will receive 50% off your Wing Ding registration, 20% off GWRRA Enjoy the Ride, Official Prodducts and 20% off Rescue Plus. For all of you Associate —Melissa Members who have supported us for 20 or more years, your ●

February 2008 7 Getting Older and Other Interesting Tidbits

By Gordon Murphy • [email protected]

often heard my parents and those of the Such was the case last summer for New more elderly persuasion remark that time Brunswick Chapter “A” GWRRA Members, Iseems to pass by much more quickly as we Jacques & Louise Sirois (GWRRA #90002). get older. Jacques and Louise are long-distance riders While thinking the other day about how who have attended every Wing Ding since quickly the time has gone by since last winter, 1995. Last summer was to be no exception. the words of those wise “older” people They attended Wing Ding 29 in Billings, seemed to jump out at me. Now, I don’t con- Montana, and then continued west for a trip sider myself as “old”—far from it. I just have they will never forget. enjoyed a few more birthdays than some of Their journey started on June 23, 2007, and you. ended on August 7, 2007. They were on the But it suddenly struck me that time seems road for 46 days and travelled in two Canadian to really fly these days. Does that mean I’m provinces (New Brunswick and Ontario) 32 joining the ranks of those “older” people? I’m U.S. states, travelling as far west as California, not sure. But last summer flew by so quickly, it and into Mexico, for a total of 20,679 kilome- is hard to remember what we did. Of course, younger set, which seems to have all the time tres (12,924 miles) on their 2001 GL1800.And that may be partly due to the fact that Elsie in the world, winter will slowly drag along, they had probably less than six hours of rain and I did not take a major trip on the Wing last with spring seemingly taking forever to arrive! during the entire trip.They encountered tem- year.Then, while as usual we enjoyed a number What was that old saying we used to hear: peratures ranging as low as 10 degrees Celsius of wonderful autumn rides, before we knew it “The older you get, the smarter you get!” to as high as 45 degress Celsius. early winter had set in, necessitating putting Might be something to that, after all. Jacques & Louise have now travelled in all the Wing into hibernation for another few ◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆ 10 Canadian provinces, 49 of the U.S. states, months—way too long! Most of us enjoy reading stories in Wing and Mexico.What’s next? Canada’s Northwest And now we’re moving along quite nicely World about the motorcycle journeys taken by Territories and Alaska, they say. When? Well, in the current winter season.While some of us many of our GWRRA Members to far and you can find a day-by-day description of might enjoy the winter period, I’m not one of wide destinations throughout Canada and the Jacques & Louise’s trip, along with many pho- them. Of course, it is not terribly wise to wish United States. Many of us who may have pre- tos, at http://chaptera.fr.st. one’s time away because every month that viously visited some of the sites and locations ◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆ goes by means we are inexorably getting described in those articles take some pleasure Now, that was a trip! As I’ve indicated in “longer in the tooth,” as the old saying goes. in identifying with the authors the marvels of previous columns, I would be pleased to But, of course, winter for us means no riding those sometimes historic and spectacular receive your items of interest and you may be for the long months ahead. sites. pleased to have it mentioned in this column. But, you know, maybe there’s a bright side Some articles describe short trips and Send your items and Newsletters to to this issue for us “older” people. Since time some describe long excursions that will forev- [email protected]. seems to go by more quickly for us, spring will er remain a valued chapter in their book of be here before we know it. Meanwhile, for the memories. Bon jour! ●

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Some Closing Thoughts on the happens, we will work with the customer to “10-Year Rule” We reserve the right to edit or excerpt find parts on eBay, from salvage yards, or Readers’ Responses. Send typed, dated and s I read the monthly Wing World and the from a number of other used part sources signed letters to “Readers’ Responses,” Wing section titled “Golden Dealers,” I think A World, P.O. Box 42450, Phoenix, AZ 85080- we have available. about the encounter I had with the local deal- 2450 or by e-mail to [email protected]. So please don’t assume all Honda dealers er about a tire that they had installed.When impose this rule. We think Honda makes a I took my 1994 Wing back to have the tire great product and the older models, with analyzed, the service counter informed me To GWRRA, is there anything you can do proper maintenance, can be ridden safely and that they do not work on bikes over 10 years to help with this situation? [Please see Ed. reliably for many more years! old.That leaves me with a question that does- Note below.] Rick George n’t sit right with me. If I am out on the road, Harry A. McKinley Twobrotherspowersports.com miles from home, with a serious problem, and GWRRA #102548 call a dealer, as so many Members have done, Sun City,Arizona what will the answer be to my dilemma? Glad, Because Wing World is My I get the feeling that I won’t ever have a [Ed. Note: Please refer to Executive Director, Favorite Magazine praise letter published in Wing World, as there Melissa Eason’s editorial last month, entitled am always the first to complain about probably wouldn’t be one. I hate to sound so “New idea for the New Year”(p. 7, January 2008) Ithings, but I must say I have been very quiet sour, but what is a person to do? I guess I to learn how GWRRA is striving to assist for a long time.We used to getWing World on would have to rely on the Gold Book and Members in locating dealer/repair shops that will time here in South Africa, but the last year it hopefully find a Member who could step up work on Gold Wings of all years, especially those was erratic, getting it some months and to the plate. 10 years and older.] sometimes not at all. But if you were patient Ken Talbert enough, you would still get it eventually.That No “10-Year-Rule” Here! GWRRA #102392 seemed to be handled by someone from would like to respond to a Member’s Ocala, Florida Capetown. unhappiness about dealers imposing a “10- I Now, recently, I see it is handled by some- ast summer my onboard air compressor year rule” and “not working on Hondas that one in Johannesburg and I got my Wing World failed. I called three Honda dealerships to are more than 10 years old” (as written to L October issue much more quickly. schedule repairs.Two informed me that they you in the “Readers’ Responses” section of I am just so happy, as it is the only maga- had a “10-year-rule” and the third agreed to the November issue of Wing World.) investigate the problem: 1) If I left my bike This rule is NOT imposed by all dealers. zine I look forward to getting. As a Life without an appointment, they would fit it into We at Two Brothers Powersports (located in Member, I still have every magazine from La Crosse,Wisconsin) are happy to work on their schedule whenever! 2) If I paid $250 up when I first joined GWRRA. ANY and ALL years of Honda power sport front (nonrefundable) for the inspection to Thank you for your good work. and power equipment products. determine the cause of the problem. Stuart Farquharson Though we DO have difficulty obtaining Needless to say, my next Wing will NOT GWRRA #46560 parts for some of the older models, when this be purchased from either of these dealers. Rosettenville, Rep. of South Africa

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12 Wing World (Please see Ed. Note, bottom of page 12.) I just want to say “Howard, I’m glad to hear you ask the question, and the answer is ‘No.Your status could never change.You’re a rider at heart!’” Right now, I have the two wheels under me; one day I may have two more towing behind me; and one day I might have three right under me.You need to know that you have family in Texas who are just glad you still get to ride. Ride on, my friend, and be proud you’re part of a very big, extended family with GWRRA—some with two, three, four or more wheels with them. Enjoy as you ride into the sunset. Charles Bailey GWRRA #192147 Crosby,Texas

enjoy reading the letters you receive at IWing World.And one particular letter in the January 2008 issue really struck a nerve with me. Howard Love of New York wrote that he felt he had lost his identity when he coupled a sidecar to his 1990 SE. I don’t see how that can be further from the truth! HOW MUCH IS A COMFORTABLE RIDE WORTH? Insist on the Best. Proven in Quality and Comfort. Ask for the “Original” Made in Whether it’s a sidecar, trailer, or trike con- U.S.A. version, you’re still a Member of one of the Built-In Driver Backrest* “The Utopia” best organizations around—the Gold Wing BUILT-IN DRIVER'S BACKREST Road Riders Association. Fact is, Howard, you’re more of a mainstream Member than INSTALLS IN GOLD WINGS, VALKYRIES, INTERSTATES AND MOST OTHER MODELS you think! We have a number of Members in Now only $179.00 + $10.00 S/H U.S.A. OVER 100 MODELS AVAILABLE! our local Chapter (PA-G in Erie, PA) who have similar reasons for triking their bikes or AVAILABLE FOR ALL GOLD WINGS Shop & INCLUDING 2006 HEATED SEATS! adding a sidecar. It’s an evolutionary thing. As Compare we get older, we learn to adapt to our chang- BUILT-IN DRIVER’S BACKREST MY GRANDPA Made to match your cycle’s upholstery! Becomes a part of your seat with no exposed bars to rub on your BUILDS THE BEST ing abilities and needs. And GWRRA treas- passenger’s legs or driver’s hips. Adjusts up, down, back and forth. Pad pivots to fit the angle of your back and folds forward for easy access to rear seat. Comes with rain resistant flap over removable pouch with ures every Member, regardless of how their shoulder strap. since 1974 PASSENGER ARMREST POUCHES bike is configured. $29/set plus $4.50 s/h USA. Includes four 4.5” X 6.5” zippered pouches to fit most model armrests. No, Howard, you didn’t lose your identity. Toll Free: 1-888-343-3320 And pay no attention to rumors you hear For free Brochures with Color Samples and our other Quality Products 3867 W. Market St. #202, Akron, Ohio 44333 *In Stock Seats about “real touring bikes.” After all, it’s not Our Phone Answering Hours: 12pm - 5pm E.S.T. Mon. - Fri really the Gold Wing that makes the Member, Web site: www.utpr.com • Email - [email protected] it’s the Member who makes the Gold Wing! Harry Love (are we related?) GWRRA #155856 Erie, Pennsylvania

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February 2008 13 (Please see Ed. Note, bottom of page 12.) person and the smile on their face while rid- my kids were growing up. thought Gold Wings were Gold Wings, ing. Once a “Winger,” always a “Winger.” So I say to Howard, [Edited] “If you ever Iregardless of how many wheels they had! It doesn’t matter how many wheels are feel anyone is treating you this way, look else- Sure, they started out with only two, then touching the ground. Howard’s status stays the where, not all Members feel this way!” maybe someone added another to it to make same with me! I feel that sidecars are the greatest way to it a trike or put a side car on it. But in my opin- Rob McIntosh get around, and I will have one till I can’t ride ion, if you have to add something to the two GWRRA #223460 anymore. wheels because of physical requirements, then Torrington,Wyoming so be it, especially if you are not ready to give Ken Jauch up your riding enjoyment. I don’t see where it o answer Howard’s question about [his GWRRA #20769 makes any difference. TGold Wing with side car] “not being a real Cincinnati, Ohio So, Howard, if you are in need of someone Gold Wing touring bike,” I want him to know to ride with, come on out and we can do some I have belonged to GWRRA for 24 years and am writing this letter in response to sightseeing together. Regardless of how many have ridden a sidecar for 22 of those years. IHoward Love’s letter regarding losing status wheels you have, you will be welcomed here. I have never been treated badly nor told I of a Gold Wing by adding a sidecar. Cody Foster was not a real Gold Wing touring rider.In fact, My wife and I have been riding Gold Wings GWRRA #131966 my Chapter has always treated me really well for several years and have enjoyed every Casper,Wyoming and many have asked me to give rides to hand- minute it of it, whether we were by ourselves icapped and senior citizens. And having my or riding with our Chapter friends. In April of n response to Howard Love’s “Lost Identity” sidecar made it possible for me to take all four 2004, my wife had to have a knee replace- in the January 2008 issue: It is all about the members of my family to many great places as I ment, which turned into a disaster. She had complications after the surgery and ended up with five surgeries in one year, just to get her to the point where she could walk again. Our GWRRA Chapter Z Indiana Members were present throughout the entire ordeal. She was left with a disability and I was very proud of her when she got back on the bike again so we could attend our Chapter Individually Designed To Your Specifications Since 1974 meeting. She had taken two rides on it when I found out that she was afraid of being in an “The” truly, handmade saddle, accident, not due to my riding but for the fear of having to go through more surgeries. Individually styled for both My thoughts turned to either triking the driver and passenger. bike or adding a sidecar, because neither she - GL1800 AND VALKYRIE nor I wanted to give up riding. With our NEW SEATS NOW AVAILABLE income cut in half, finances were a problem, too, so we decided to go with a sidecar.We bought a used sidecar and, with the help of a few Chapter Members, we went to pick it up. 386-698-2737 P.O. BOX 489 • SEVILLE, FL 32190 www.diamondseats.com With their help, we installed it on the bike. That was probably the best move I could have made. The sidecar still isn’t painted to match, but when we go for a ride, I can see the smile on my wife’s face when people in cars pass by us:They lean out the window and give us the thumbs-up sign. She tells me it’s like riding in a sports car nine inches off the ground! In answer to your question “Does your status change?” No sir, it does NOT. In my book, a Gold Wing is one of the finest touring bikes around, no matter if it’s a trike or a side- car.To us, there’s nothing better than a Gold Wing and good GWRRA Members to help each other through the bad times, as well as being friends who’ll share the good times.

Bob & Dianna Jennings GWRRA #110591 Martinsville. Indiana ●

14 Wing World A selection of Member-written letters saluting excellent service.

Meskell Motorcycles lose oil out of the back of our 2003 Gold ered under warranty, and we left the dealer- Limerick, Ireland Wing just east of Albuquerque.After a recom- ship paying only the $27.79 in overnight ship- n a five-week trip through Ireland last mendation from Richard Almeter, fellow ping costs. OMay, we had the most wonderful time in winger and helpful resident of Albuquerque, We appreciate the fast, courteous, and Southern Ireland, Northern Ireland, Britain we decided to limp in to Albuquerque and thorough service provided and were excited and Wales on our 2003 GL1800 Gold Wing. take our Gold Wing to R&S Honda. to be able to complete our vacation.We made The people, the accommodations, the food, Thank goodness for a dealership that was the remainder of the trip with no problems, and the roads left nothing to be desired. We open on a Monday! R&S Honda accepted the even hitting the 100,000-mile mark while on are very experienced long-trip travelers, and bike first thing Monday morning and, by the road. we have never had a problem with our Gold Monday afternoon, had diagnosed the prob- R&S Honda of Albuquerque has built a Wings. This is, until the battery went dead lem, ordered the parts to be shipped dealership to be proud of, one that considers overnight in Ennis, Ireland. overnight, and told us the bike should be ready family (as we of the Honda world consider Automobile Association (which recognizes by Tuesday afternoon. We were relieved to one another), safety, and meticulous attention our AAA) jumped our battery to start us, and learn our trip west would lose only three days to detail as most important. Thank you Jack we were directed to Meskell Motorcycles, instead of ruining the entire trip. McSparren and R&S Honda! Dublin Road, Limerick, Ireland (Telephone With the news, we were able to relax and Mike & Kelly Kennedy +353 61 337256) who, by the way, is a Honda enjoy the beautiful city of Albuquerque. We GWRRA #155433 dealer. rented a car and rode up to Sandia Peak, real- Spring,Texas Below is the letter we sent to Mike izing we would do it again on the Gold Wing Meskell at Meskell Motorycles, thanking him Buffington and Son as soon as we got it back! It is one of those for outstanding assistance and service. We (Amerideck Distributor) roads you must do on a motorcycle! would recommend him to be written up as a Spring Grove, Pennsylvania Jack McSparren and his department were Golden Dealer in the Wing World magazine so he summer of 2007’s Wing Ding 29 and very professional, and even more patient with all our Members can be aware of this great the name Jim Buffington will be one to us as we continually called to check on the T Honda dealer when travelling in Ireland. remember for my sister and me. progress of the repairs. They understood the I prepared the bike, a 2005 Wing, for the distress of having your motorcycle break “Last May 23, 2007, we experienced a trip with a visit to our local service shop for a down while on vacation and did their ultimate dead battery in Ennis and were assisted by check-up, new fluids, and a new set of tires. My Patrick O’Callaghan of AA and directed to best to have us safely on the road as soon as buddy Warren and I, with our Co-riders, your establishment in Limerick. When we possible. We had already returned the rental departed the Vancouver,British Columbia area arrived, your immediate attention to our prob- car on Tuesday afternoon when Jack let us on the first leg of our ride to Billings, Montana. lem, which was a dead battery, was handled by know the bike was ready. After a leisurely three-day run, we arrived you in an efficient, businesslike and friendly We had planned to call a cab to take us to in Billings prepared for our first Wing Ding. manner. You sold us a new battery and made the dealership, but Jack offered to send a vehi- After spending a lot of enjoyable time on-site, sure it was charged sufficiently to get us on cle to pick us up, as we were only a couple of and taking a few side trips to view some of the our way with the least amount of delay. Thank miles away.The problems diagnosed were cov- attractions in the Billings area, I decided to you for your service. I feel the price you charged was more than fair due to the circum- stances. I have recommended your establish- ment for the “Golden Dealers” section of Wing World magazine. As you are aware, Wing World is the voice for GWRRA, which has approximately 75,000 or more worldwide Members. Thanks again.” Bernard Lotzkar 2008 Models & Colors Available GWRRA #136509 Richmond, British Columbia, Canada

R&S Honda Albuquerque, New Mexico ear Wing World magazine, we’d like to Dapplaud the service department of R&S Honda in Albuquerque, New Mexico, especial- ly Jack McSparren, for the help we received the week of July 22, 2007. We were on the second day of our long- awaited trip west to the Grand Canyon, honda.com ALWAYS WEAR A HELMET, EYE PROTECTION AND PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. NEVER RIDE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS OR ALCOHOL, AND NEVER USE THE STREET AS A 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 Safety Colorado, and Yellowstone when we began to Institute at 1-800-446-9227. Gold Wing® Honda Satellite-Linked navigation System™ and performance First™ are trademarks of Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (9/05)

February 2008 15 take one last trip to the site to acquire some more goodies. Time was going to be critical because of the LoneStar concert that evening, and we were to leave the next morning on the return trip to Vancouver, missing the Closing Ceremonies. Warren and I booted for a final run to get more goodies. On the way back to our hotel, I experienced a few exciting moments when my rear tire decided it didn’t need to hold air under pressure anymore and went flat at 65 mph. Thanks to the excellent handling built into the Wing, a disaster was averted and I was able to guide the bike to the shoulder safely amid a chorus of auto horns blaring as I tra- versed the lanes to safety. Unfortunately, Warren had been leading the way back and didn’t immediately notice my departure.While I was contemplating my misfortune by the side of the road, a number of people on Wings stopped to see if they could help. One offered an air pump but the tire refused to cooperate, so they departed with my thanks.Then anoth- er stopped with a cell phone, and I was able to arrange for a tow. It would be 2-3 hours before the tow would be able to help, and while I was waiting Warren returned but was unable to help. There was nothing to do but wait. While Warren was leaving, a pickup pulled over and offered some assistance, but I told him a tow was coming. He said his name was Jim Buffington, and he left his cell number and instructions to call him in the morning. He said he would come by, load up the wounded Wing, and take us to the tire changing team on-site. I said thanks and asked if he was sure he would have time. “Absolutely,” was his answer.Then he departed to have supper with his crew. The following morning, about 7 a.m., I called his cell number to see if and when he would be able to help with the Wing.Thirty minutes later, the Wing was on the road to repair. Being an exhibiter, Jim Buffington was able to get me right up to the tire changing line just before they opened for business, put- ting me number one in line. Jim asked me to come by when it was finished to let him know how it went. They (the tire changing crew) very gra- ciously took me in as number one and, 40 minutes later, I was completely outfitted with a new balanced, installed tire. I strolled over to Jim’s exhibit to let him know all was well and to ask how I could repay him for his help. All he would accept was a thank-you. Jim Buffington of Buffington and Son of Spring Grove, Pennsylvania, certainly demon- strated the finest example of what Wing Ding is all about and turned what could have been a disaster for us into another fine memory. Thanks Jim. Bob Buchanan GWWRA #172425 Delta, BC, Canada

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Action Motor Sports of Flemingsburg in Flemingsburg, Kentucky. I Idaho Falls, Idaho got an excellent price on a 2006 Honda Gold am writing this in response to our Gold Wing and received an excellent trade-in on IWing breaking down on our way home from my trusty ride of 18 years, a 1988 Beige the Wing Ding in Billings, Montana. We were GL1500 with 154,000 miles on the clock. just 15 miles out of Idaho Falls, Idaho, when we On March 29, 2007, almost a year after We have been building trikes since 1992 lost all electrical on our Gold Wing. buying the 2006, I needed new tires. Right at Fortunately there were three other bikes 13,000 miles, the wear bags were showing, so and have hundreds of satisfied customers. of friends with us and, after the guys put their I called Charley Applegate at Heritage and Build a Trike On-Line heads together, they decided it had something made an appointment for the new shoes. I to do either with the battery or the alterna- Go to our website for details! arrived promptly at 9 a.m., and they took me tor. We Now Offer Two Choices for your Trike Conversion. right in. While they were putting on the new The fuses for the lights and radio were tires, at a really good price, I visited with taken out because of the drain it put on the CALIFORNIA SIDECAR Christie and arranged for a renewal on my system, and it started up again and we made it into Idaho Falls.We were trying for the Action motorcycle insurance at a savings of $40 over Motor Sports Honda dealership, but were shy the estimated renewal fee from my other a block away of making it. One of our friends agent. At 10 a.m., I had new tires and new took my husband on the back of his bike, leav- insurance and I was back on the road to ing us girls behind. Ashland.Talk about fast service! In a matter of minutes, three guys came On the evening of June 8, I put my Gold back in a pickup following my husband and our Wing up on the motorcycle lift to air up the friend back to where we were.They put on a tires, as I had a Poker Run/Fun Day to attend WINTER SALE! battery charger to get it started, but it had to at WV-C in Huntington.The front was down SAVE UP TO $2,200 ON COMPLETE UNITS! stay on the bike, so there wasn’t a place for by about 1-2 pounds, but the rear was at 20 Offer ends 2/28/2008 me to ride. psi.What, 20 psi? So I put the air to the tire, The three angels of mercy let me ride back but it did not go up any. Since it was on the lift, with them in their pickup and, once back at I rotated the rear tire and found the tell-tale LEHMAN the dealership, all of us were treated like roy- shiny nail head, squirted the spot with Windex alty. We were starving because we hadn’t and, sure enough, there were the bubbles. I eaten that morning, so one of the guys, (so had it on the lift, so I decided to take the rear sorry we didn’t get anyone’s name) asked one wheel off the bike but, not being all that of the gals that works there the name of the mechanically inclined, I had to call for help. Jim restaurant she always goes to for great food. Wheeler, another KY-D Chapter Member put She told him, and he gave us directions on down the TV remote and came to the rescue how to get there. But we had a slight problem; of this old man (I am now 70). Jim took the my husband and I were without any trans- portation. This gentleman said “That isn’t a tire off, instructed me in what to do to put it Lehman Monarch II problem,” and took a motorcycle off the back on when it was fixed (as they were going Conversion. showroom floor for us to ride to have our for a ride the next day), and even set my If you’re looking for a new trike conversion, come in and test breakfast. torque wrench to the correct setting. ride the totally re-engineered and redesigned Lehman trike. We had a wonderful breakfast and, when Saturday morning, June 9, away I went we returned back to the dealership, our bike bright and early from Ashland to Maysville to Küryakyn Acc’s was done, and the brushes on the alternator have the tire fixed or replaced. Being one of were replaced.We were all amazed as to how those early risers, I was away around 6:30 a.m., quickly everyone responded to our dilemma thinking I’d have to wait until they (Heritage and how very nice everyone was to us. Honda) opened. But to my surprise when I We feel that people who go that extra mile arrived almost an hour before business hours, should be recognized.And everyone who goes Charley Applegate was there catching up on through Idaho Falls, Idaho, should stop in at some paperwork. the Action Motor Sports dealership, say hi, and I explained the problem, and a good 30 let them know how appreciative we minutes before opening time, I had a new tire. Looking for a NEW GL1800 Goldwingers are of great service and fantastic Charley even rounded up some items I had on already dressed? hospitality. order and, of course after paying him, I was on We have 2007’s & 2008’s in stock accessorized with Linda & Ken Stark the way back home. Now that is customer the most popular items from Küryakyn, Big Bike, GWRRA #253099 service. J&M, Honda & More. Give our sales department a call to Groveland, California see if “your” bike is already here. To finish the story, when I got home, I was Heritage Honda able to reinstall the rear wheel with Jim’s Old Route 66 Maysville, Kentucky excellent instruction, and attend the poker Litchfield, Illinois 62056 have to write and give credit to a great run. INTERNATIONAL 217-324-6565 IHonda dealer. Heritage Honda of Maysville, Green Stewart Kentucky, is one super dealer with excellent GWRRA #47491 1-800-373-6565 management and staff. My experience with Ashland, Kentucky them goes back a year,when they were Honda ● www.niehauscycle.com

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Terry’s New 2008 Gold Wing Package #3 Terry’s “Insurance Scores”: What Every Rider Needs to Know By Tommy Renken • GWRRA #133422 • Arlington, Texas

his is in response to the letter entitled “Increased Insurance close as many as you can and keep open only those which you deem Premiums” in the “Readers’ Responses” section (p. 8) of the important. (Here again, though, we are flying blind, as I haven’t yet found TOctober 2007 issue of Wing World. what the magic number is to keep you in the insurance score of “A.”) First, here’s my disclaimer: I do not work in the insurance industry, nor Next, for the credit card accounts that are open, check and see am I related to anyone who does work in the insurance industry. The infor- what the credit balance is, the lower the better of course.This will be mation contained in this article is based on my research into the sub- a personal decision on your part, of course, but do remember that the ject of insurance score and what that score has meant to my insurance debt-to-credit limit ratio has to be within some “magic number.” Also, premiums. My goal is to peak your interest in this subject by passing on take advantage of those “OPT OUT” numbers so you can limit the some knowledge. Hopefully it will help you to know some of the amount of credit activity that others generate (and that you may not important questions you should ask next time you talk in to your insur- have requested nor have any control over). ance agent. How does Choice Trust fit into the picture? Choice Trust is appar- Kim, your insurance rates have gone up due to your “credit-based ently a third party that collects information about you from the three insurance risk assessment score,” or “insurance score” for short.Yes, I credit reporting agencies. I’m not in the insurance business, so I don’t said insurance score! By state law (at least in the state of Texas), the know exactly what the underwriters do, all I know from talking to some amount of credit activity does not go against your credit score. But underwriters is that they apparently rely heavily on the report that there is no state law that says the amount of credit activity cannot go comes from that company. From my research—and I must stress that against your insurance score, since it is a relatively new thing in the insur- this is just my research—it appears that if you have a high debt-to-cred- ance industry. it limit ratio, you are considered a “high debt risk,” which means you are It is relatively new, as I found out about it last November when my a “high risk customer,” which relates to being “a high risk of not paying motorcycle premiums went up also. Let me tell you what I found out, your bills.” Thus, you are given a high insurance score. and maybe it will help others in understanding what is going on. And it appears that it does not matter how well you manage your Like you said, your insurance score is a rating against your credit debt. If you have high credit limits on credit cards, that can be a type of activity; but there’s more, let me explain.Your insurance score is a rat- “high risk.” In other words, you may “get more debt than you can pay ing system which goes from A to E, with “A” as the best rating, which off.” Thus, having high balances on your credit cards apparently also means you get the best rate, and “E” as the worst and, yes, you guessed makes you a “high risk person.” This again, is just my interpretation of it, you get the worst rate. the information I found; others may interpret it differently. Last year when I found this out, it took me a couple of weeks to get The sad part about this is that after I found out all of this informa- my emotions in check before I was able to start asking intelligent ques- tion, I had to educate MY insurance agents about it; they had no clue. tions. As I stated earlier, the rating from your insurance score deter- And here’s the rub: It’s up to the individual insurance company to mines the rate of your premiums. But the problem is, I have not been decide whether or not they want to grandfather their existing cus- able to find anyone to talk to who knows what takes you from a rating tomers so that they don’t get caught up in the insurance score rating of “A” to “B” to “C” to “D” to “E.” system! Now, as to what affects your insurance score? Yes,your credit activ- I am just like Kim, I am with a large insurance company that did not ity does. So what makes up your credit activity? Well anything that has grandfather their customers. But after checking around for lower rates, to do with your credit history. my existing insurance company was still lower by far,which means I had There are approximately 113 different items dealing with your cred- to bite the bullet for last year and pay the increased premiums. it that will affect your insurance score. For example, the number of I’m hoping this year’s premiums will be lowered. If not, it will be credit cards you have, credit cards that have high credit limits, late pay- another trip or two around the insurance score tree! ments, not making any payments, inquiries from other credit card com- And here’s another sad point to ponder. If there is a question per- panies—such as all those pre-approved ones you get in the mail. Also taining to your credit report, there is a form to fill out to contest it and the length of time accounts have been opened, number of bank revolv- a number to call. If there is a question pertaining to your insurance score, ing accounts, debt-to-credit limit ratio, etc., etc., etc. (If you would like apparently there’s no form to fill out and no one to call, or at least that’s a full listing and explanation of these, you can go to the following web- how it was last year. site: www.choicetrust.com.) Hope this limited information was of help to other riders. What can you do about it, well not much for last year I’m sorry to Remember, keep on top of this insurance score thing and do your say; but here are some suggestions as to what you can do for this year. homework on it. To start with, get a copy of your credit report and see how may open And thank you for letting me vent; I feel better now.And I think I’m accounts you have.Then decide how many you really need. Pay off and gonna put this all aside for a moment and just go for a ride! ●

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In fact, Ron Lantz EnerSys® Launches Re-Branding of its ODYSSEY™ (who was awarded “Educator of the Year” at Wing Ding 29) is the Sr. Batteries Line Region A Rider Educator; Lance & Elise are that Region’s Chapter EnerSys® recently intro- FL-1W Rider Educators. Our apologies to both parties. duced a new branding initia- —On page 62 of the December issue of Wing World, a portion of tive for its ODYSSEY™ the text was mistakenly removed during the editing process.The sen- Batteries product line. tence “When I joined I-40 (Route 66) east of Knoxville…” is incor- EnerSys now will market its rect and should have read “When I joined I-40 (which eventually ODYSSEY Batteries under meets up with Route 66) east of Knoxville…”. Headed westward, I- four segments: automotive/ 40, in fact, does not meet up with Route 66 until about Oklahoma light tactical vehicle (LTV), City, Oklahoma. heavy duty/commercial, powersports and marine. Don’t Forget to Send In Those Shop Referrals! The most visible sign of the new ODYSSEY Batteries branding ini- As Executive Director Melissa Eason pointed out in her editorial tiative will be reflected in the battery’s plaque designs.All ODYSSEY in the January issue of Wing World, GWRRA is developing a Member- Batteries will have a unified plaque design along with a specific seg- submitted motorcycle dealer/repair shop list for all that work on ment indication. Wings, especially ones older than 10 years. “We wanted to unify the identity of our various battery products Please submit the following information to motorcycleshops under the ODYSSEY Battery brand,” said Dana Kowalski, marketing @gwrra.org: communications supervisor for EnerSys.“ODYSSEY Batteries cover a • Name of dealer/repair shop wide range of applications. By establishing one unified identity for the • Address of dealer/repair shop application segments, we can better communicate our full ODYSSEY • Phone number of dealer/repair shop Battery product line to our customers.” • What models and years of Wings they work on • The dealer/repair shop’s email address and/or website, if they Tach Agency Now Offers Affordable, have one Full Coverage Motorcycle Insurance The owners of Classic Automobile Insurance Agency, begun in First New England Districts Rally in Vermont 1992 with a focus on affordable coverage and that offers optimal cov- This July 17-19, 2008, join a erage for classic and collector cars, announced in December the combined rally of Maine, New development of a new agency specializing in motorcycle and recre- Hampshire, Connecticut, Rhode ation vehicle insurance programs. 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Linda Evans at (802) 773-9197 or [email protected]. or register Many basic policies available today,Tach Agency says, protect the online at www.newenglandrally.org. basic bike and the driver at affordable rates. However, should a loss occur, such policies don’t cover additional costs that many riders Cyclemax Celebrates Fifth Anniversary work hard to accumulate and perfect for their lifestyle and hobby. Located in Valley City, Ohio, Cyclemax is celebrating its fifth “We know motorcycle enthusiasts need more than just coverage anniversary. for the basic bike.The program provides peace of mind for the cus- Like many other businesses today, they started out in a garage and tomers’ safety and the security of their investment,” added Yagodnik. continued to grow to the point they are today, filling a 7,000-sqare- Tach Agency delivers risk-specific rating, broad coverage and dis- foot building. counts for all bike types including off-road ATVs, scooters, high per- Cyclemax has been specializing in Gold Wing parts and acces- formance bikes and custom bikes.Tach Agency offers liability only poli- sories,and is able to get products from all of the big-name manufac- cies and liability limits up to $100,000/$300,000 for nearly any driving turers as well as many smaller manufacturers that are not as well record. known.This gives the company the ability to provide their customers For more information on Tach Agency or the motorcycle insur- with a wide variety of items.They even produce a couple of their own ance program, please go to www.tachagency.com or call (800) 636- items which are not found anywhere else. 4580. ●

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a Full Line of Answers to the technical questions in this month’s “Workbench” were provided by Motor Trike Products Stu Oltman, Wing World’s Senior Technical Editor. Please submit your technical questions about Gold Wings or Valkyries by e-mail to [email protected] or by mail to ARIZONA SouthwestSouthwest TrikesTrikes “Workbench,” GWRRA, 21423 North 11th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85027. Please include 16251 N. Cave Creek Rd. SuiteSuite #3#3 your full name, city, state and GWRRA membership number. Phoenix, AZ 85032 (602)(602) 374-3510374-3510

ARKANSAS Arkansas Trike Full Synthetic Oil Okay? 10W30 motor oils for passenger cars are now Clarksville, AR rated as “energy conserving,” making them (800)(800) 919-8861919-8861 PinPin #99#99 Stu, in the August 2007 issue of Wing www.arkansastrike World, you made comment on the use of a unacceptable for this application. Your factory center.com “heavy-duty fleet oil such as Rotella, Delvac, warranty isn’t predicated on which brand or COLORADO and others in a viscosity suitable for your viscosity oil you use. Just stay away from the Unique Rides 3321 E. Mulberry bike,” when responding to a question on motor Energy Conserving oils, regardless of viscosity. Ft. Collins, CO 80524 (970)(970) 416-5986416-5986 oil use in a 1997 Wing. What I gathered from Stu your response to Don Roop was that such fleet FLORIDA Motor Trike of Daytona oils were acceptable to use in Gold Wings. Preventive Maintenance on a Daytona Beach, FL (386)(386) 255-1999255-1999 I am considering using Rotella full synthet- Newly Acquired 1999 SE www.motortrike.com ic motor oil in 5-40 weight in my 2006 Wing. tu, I’m a firm believer in preventative NEBRASKA Questions are: Will the oil work well in my Smaintenance, so my newly acquired 1999 Motor Trike Central motorcycle? How or will my factory warranty SE Wing has had all fluids changed, new Norfolk, NE 68701 402-379-2243 be effected? plugs, tires, and a new air filter installed. It has NEVADA Jon E. Kromroy 33,000 miles and runs like a top. Motor Trike of Las Vegas GWRRA #92659 The wife and I are planning a major road LasLas Vegas,Vegas, NV NV 8914489144 (702)(702) 856-0308856-0308 St. George, Utah trip from Atlanta to the other coast and back.

N. CAROLINA My question is, based on the bike’s age and Honda of Winston Salem Jon, the primary oil recommendation for mileage, are there any parts/solenoids/switches Winston Salem, NC (336)(336) 765-0330765-0330 the 2006 through 2008 models currently is I should consider replacing before embarking www.hondaws.com 10W30, with 10W40 being acceptable. The on the trip? OHIO owners manual suggests the use of Pro Honda Thanks for your sage advice! Blackburn’s Inc Medina, OH 44256 GN4 and states that GN4 is equivalent to API Rich & Carol Hahn 800-424-0008 SJ-rated oils that are NOT also rated as “ener- GWRRA #275494 OKLAHOMA gy conserving.” The fleet oils mentioned also Tyrone, Georgia Nutting Custom Trikes Afton, OK 74331 meet those requirements. 918-257-8795 I personally would feel comfortable using Rich, that’s a great vintage. Of course, I’m PENNSYLVANIA the standard 15W40 versions of these oils at biased. I owned the exact same model for sev- N&R Trike ambient temperatures above freezing, but I eral years. Inspect the amount of brake pad Belle Vernon, PA (724)(724) 929-3035929-3035 would not recommend using a 5W40 oil, syn- material remaining, and browse the official www.nrtrike.com www.nrtrike.com thetic or otherwise. Not that I have proof that maintenance schedule in the service manual or Leola Motor Trike it wouldn’t provide adequate protection for the owners manual for items you may have missed. Leola,Leola, PA PA (888)(888) 656-7531656-7531 clutch and gear train—I simply don’t have As for things not in the service schedule, this www.leolamotortrike.com proof that it would, and I prefer to not give would be a good time to replace the sub-air fil- TENNESSEE expert advice based on assumptions. ter, before it disintegrates and causes prob- Volunteer Cycles Sevierville,Sevierville, TN TN Should I find information that causes me to lems. It would also be a good idea to remove (877)(877) 774-7170774-7170 the final drive unit to inspect/lube the splines www.volunteercycles.com change my opinion on this, I’ll be sure to update the Members. Meanwhile, should you on both ends of the driveshaft. Honda put out TEXAS Tim Grimes choose to use a 10W30 oil as recommended, be a little-known blurb in their Technician Motor Trike careful in the selection. GN4 isn’t “energy Newsletter (The Wrench) a few years ago Brady,TX (325)(325) 597-0404597-0404 conserving,” and there are now a few other detailing the need to lube those splines with www.trikesforsale.org www.trikesforsale.org motorcycle-specific 10W30 oils. But ALL Honda Moly 60 at 16,000 mile intervals.

30 Wing World Finally, be certain that the battery is up to snuff. Replace it now with a sealed battery if you have ANY doubt about its condition. Other Bike Week Special than that, it sounds like you have the bases covered. Set of Tires Installed with a FREE Oil Change I hate to sound like Chicken Little, but there’s one other item you should at least be for $279.99 aware of—the alternator. Many GL1500s suf- plus Tax & Tire Fee fer alternator problems. On the earlier bikes, Excludes: M109 & Raiders problems were limited to sticking brushes that caused intermittent charging - easily repaired. The later bikes such as yours often suffered fractured windings of the alternator’s rotor Interstate Cycles which made the entire unit economically unre- 580 SW Florida Gateway Dr. pairable. If your bike still has its original Lake City, FL 32024 alternator installed, and considering the trip 1-877-596-2453 you’re planning, it would not be unreasonable For appointment contact our service department at: to replace that alternator now with a 1325- [email protected] watt Compufire unit made by Engine Electronics. A dead alternator in that most famous of tourist locations—The Middle Of Nowhere—will result in far more cost and aggravation than the price of the new alterna- tor. Several of Wing World’s advertisers sell the Compufire, and it can also be found on- line at the company’s website and other sites. Stu

Stu, great advice. Thanks for the prompt reply. You’re the greatest—a thinking man’s mechanic! Rich

Horrible CB/Intercom Distortion on 1800 Stu, you are my court of last resort, as the several dealer service departments I have spo- ken to have not been able to help me deter- mine the possible cause of extreme audio dis- tortion on my CB and to some extent the Intercom. I have been fighting this problem for a year now and am highly frustrated. Worse if I don’t determine the cause of my problems, I am afraid that any warranty pro- tection will expire. I have a new 1800 purchased in January of 2007, with airbag, GPS, ABS, audio sys- tem, etc. I bought the Honda CB and had the dealer install it as part of my bike purchase. (The CB appeared to be almost a year old with an early “manufactured in Feb 2006” sticker on it.) When using the CB with my Nolan full- face helmet (with Nolan installed J&M Premium mike and earphones), the quality is virtually unintelligible when on the road and using the helmet earphones. (I’ve tried to use the dash speakers under the same conditions but it is difficult to really hear them over road noise at 60 mph, so the comparison is incon- clusive.)

February 2008 31 When we are at a stop and someone talks a dealer examine in order to determine if the to me, it seems that I can understand the com- audio system is operating as it should? munications clearly (but I may be picking up As always, you are the greatest (and my direct sound from their speaking). When trav- absolutely favorite column in all of Wing eling, I can barely understand the CB audio. It World!). Thanks. is muffled and highly distorted, as if they had a Ken Burkhalter hand over their mouth when speaking. There is GWRRA #203870 no high frequency audio, thus all vocal sibi- Chelsea, Michigan lants are lost. The same effect seems to occur with the Intercom system. When we are Ken, it’s a rare Honda dealer, in my experi- parked, I can understand my co-rider clearly ence, that properly matches the CB radio to its but, on the road, the same muffled audio antenna (SWR adjustment). This is done using occurs, making it very difficult to carry on a an SWR meter and antenna jumper cables, conversation. trimming the antenna length as necessary. My The FM Radio sounds perfect and has no hunch is that your radio’s SWR is way out of problems at any volume when played over the whack, especially if you had other than a earphones while traveling. Likewise, other Genuine Honda antenna installed. bikes seem to be able to clearly understand me Stu when I talk to them. Thus, I would conclude that the earphones and the helmet mikes are Antifreeze Leak in My GL1800 okay. Hello Stu. We have a 2004 Gold Wing 1800 Since the radio is also okay, this would with about 90,000 km (approximately 55,000 seem to indicate that the CB and Intercom use miles) and since the summertime when we different audio amplifiers and may adjust gain were in Billings (extremely hot weather), I as a function of bike speed, thus overloading at have noticed a few drops of antifreeze on the road speeds? ground under the bike near the coolant reser- Any ideas of what might be going on, and voir area. This only appears to happen when any suggestions you can give re: What to have the bike has been used for a short time (under

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32 Wing World 20 minutes) on the first ride of the day. When of how this system works will help you under- tank’s overflow hose and onto the street as you the bike is parked overnight, I have not seen stand what’s going on. Your cooling system is a ride. Note, the reserve tank will still be com- any evidence of antifreeze on the ground. closed system, with the radiator cap incorpo- pletely full at this point. The coolant tempera- Once the engine is warmed up to running tem- rating both a vacuum and pressure relief valve. ture will continue to increase for a while after perature, this does not appear to happen. The normal condition of this system is com- shutdown, as the engine heat dissipates into As the season went on, there was an pletely full, but that does not include the reser- the cooling system. Result? You’ll see a puddle increase in volume of antifreeze on the voir (reserve tank). The coolant in the engine under the bike near the reserve tank. As the ground with the same conditions. Now I am block, hoses, and radiators begins to expand as engine cools, the radiators will suck up what getting a few teaspoonfuls on the ground. This it warms, and this creates pressure inside the they need, leaving some air space in the doesn’t appear every time I stop, once the system. To prevent the cooling system from reserve tank to accommodate the next engine engine is warm. It only happens when the rupturing, the pressure valve in the radiator heat cycle without overflowing - unless the engine has not had an opportunity to get cap allows some coolant to escape in an effort bike gets hotter than on the previous ride. In warmed up. In September and October, our to maintain a constant pressure of 16 psi after that case, even more coolant will find it’s way riding temperatures were under 20 degrees full warm-up. The expelled fluid is sent to the to the street. My suggestion: maintain the Celsius (70 F). I had to top off the reservoir a reserve tank. As the system cools off after shut coolant reserve tank at the correct level rather few times last fall. down, a vacuum is created in the cooling sys- than topping up. Now for the confession, I topped up the tem. This vacuum will cause the valve in the Regarding your “confession,” it appears coolant reservoir with a couple of cups of radiator cap to re-admit the previously you may now have three types of coolant in antifreeze last spring, using an aluminum expelled coolant, keeping the cooling system your system. Whether they’re all compatible is compatible antifreeze (the green color) though full to the brim and free of air. it was not the long-life, silicate-free antifreeze. So what happens if the coolant reserve anybody’s guess. My suggestion is that you I have not flushed the system since I put in the tank, sometimes referred to as the overflow drain and flush your cooling system and green antifreeze, but I have been using the red recovery tank, is “topped up” when the cooling reserve tank, and refill them with a single phosphate and silicate-free type to top up since system is cold? Well, if the cooling system itself coolant that meets the manufacturer’s require- then. is full, and the reserve tank is also full, then ments. Should it become necessary to add to Have there been other problems with the the coolant expelled from the radiators and the reserve tank, use only the same brand/type. 1800 coolant leaking, or did I damage some- sent to the reserve tank as the engine warms Stu thing (seals) by using the green antifreeze? I has no place to go other than out the reserve ● am unsure if the problem is a common one to the 1800 or if I have created the issue. Do I replace the water pump and seal or just the seal? 1500 OWNERS! Fred Smith Pitch that FM Modulator GWRRA #143639 and Cassette Adapter. Prince George, British Columbia, Canada Now you can plug straight in to your iPod, GPS, MP3 player Hi Fred. Coolant on the ground in the vicinity of the reserve tank does not necessar- ily indicate a problem with the coolant pump. Have your cooling system pressure tested. If it holds 16 psi for 5 minutes with no leak down, consider another possibility. From a careful read of your letter, my hunch is that you’re incorrectly filling the coolant reserve tank if your meaning of “topping up” is to fill it to the Introducing brim. Check the instructions on page 134 of Kennedy Technology Group’s new your owners manual which state in part: “Remove the left engine side cover. With 1500 Radio Retrofit the engine at normal operating temperature, Service remove the reserve tank dipstick and check the Adds an auxiliary audio input to coolant level. 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February 2008 33 By Sharon Stanley Photos by Jerry & Leisa Childers, Nick Hoppner, and Sharon Stanley

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By Dennis Bible • GWRRA #142861 • Soldotna, Alaska

Montana’s e were in Lethbridge, Alberta, The word we had been getting from fellow attending a GWRRA Region travelers along the Alaska Highway the previ- “Going-to-the- WRally, when we heard the “Going- ous week was that the road through the Park to-the-Sun Road” in Montana’s Glacier Park was closed due to a serious washout just east Sun Road” might re-open on July 1. of Logan Pass.

36 Wing World This was welcome news, as we were plan- ning a two-day ride from Lethbridge to Billings, Montana, starting Monday, July 2, and really wanted to visit Glacier Park along the way. We departed Lethbridge early Monday morning under clear, blue skies and tempera- tures in the 60s—perfect riding weather. We cleared U.S. Customs at Carway, Alberta, and continued on to the East Park Entrance resort town of St. Mary for a late breakfast. Several of the famous propane powered “Red Jammer” tour buses happened to be parked at the Lodge, and we were able to get a close-up look at these unique, eco-friendly vehicles. The Going-to-the-Sun Road was complet- ed in 1932, mainly with hand labor, horses and mules—as opposed to the heavy machinery used in road construction these days. Vehicles are limited to 21 feet in length (including bumpers) and 8 feet in width (including mirrors). Our Gold Wings pulling trailers barely made it under the length restriction! I have traveled the Going-to-the-Sun Road both directions and I high- ly recommend traversing from East to West. This allows you to stay on the inside lane of the narrow, 52- mile-long road. It also means you get to ride downhill through the steepest, hottest portion of the highway. This advantage becomes clear as you cross the Continental Divide at 6,646-foot Logan Pass and wind your way thousands of feet down to Lake McDonald on the valley floor. Since we were just a couple of days from the start of Wing Ding 29 in Billings last year, there were hundreds of motorcycles going both directions through the Park. I heard several bikers come up on the CB radio with concerns of overheating as they climbed the steep grade eastward toward Logan Pass. Glacier Park and the Going-to- the-Sun Road offer some of the most breathtaking scenery anywhere in our country.The Blackfeet Indians call these mountains “the backbone of the world.” In 1983, Going-to-the-Sun Road was included in the National Registry of Historic Places and, in 1985, was made a National Historic Civil Engineering Landmark. Before you attempt this ride, be sure to check that your brakes, tires and tire pressures are in good order. Then enjoy one of the most spectac- ular rides of your life! ▼ February 2008 37 When we reached the first switchback, I folded the highway pegs in Montana’s anticipation of laying the bike through some tight turns. But even though the road climbed rapidly up the face of the mountain, the turns were “Beartooth Highway” surprisingly gentle and wide.As we ascended, we could look down and see several loops of road directly below us.And looking down is enough he last time I traveled the Beartooth Highway was in 1962. I was to give you a case of vertigo! We turned into the spacious pullout at the 19 years old and on my way from California to Michigan to top of the first series of switchbacks to marvel at the view, catch our Tmarry Sue (Sue’s dad was stationed at a Michigan Air Base).I did- breath, and take a few pictures. n’t appreciate the “Beartooth” as much then as I do now. After the break, we continued on to the pass above the timberline, Built in 1936 along a route pioneered by Civil War veteran General and the countryside on top reminded us of the high country between Phillip Sheridan, the “Beartooth” is an engineering marvel. It originates Haines,Alaska, and Haines Junction,Yukon Territory—no trees and lots in the old mining town of Red Lodge, Montana, (now kind of a tourist of lakes. Mecca) and climbs the Beartooth Mountains via a series of steep, Once into Wyoming, our party opted to turn east on the Chief sweeping switchbacks. It reaches its highest elevation—10,974 feet—at Joseph Scenic Highway (Wyoming Highway 296) to make the loop back what is known as “The Top of the World.” There, the road runs through to our departure point of Billings, Montana.This road is part of the Nez an enchanted land of tundra and jewel-like lakes well above the tim- Pierce Trail,named after the chief who led his people on an Oregon-to- berline. The road then crosses into Northern Wyoming for several Montana flight from the U.S.Army in 1877. Besides offering some very miles before crossing back into Montana and continuing on to the old somber and moving history, this scenic countryside provides some awe- mining camp of what is now Cooke City, Montana, 64 miles from Red some riding. Lodge. Cooke City is the northeastern gateway to Yellowstone National The only downside to this day was rolling back into Billings 108- Park. degree F heat. So it was time for a cool one and a dip in the camp- Designated a National Scenic Byway in 1989, the “Beartooth” has ground pool! been called “America’s most beautiful road” by the late Charles Kuralt. ▼ We had been attending Wing Ding 29,held in Billings last year.After enduring temperatures of over 100 degrees F for several days, we Alaskans decided to try to find some cooler weather. Thus, the “Beartooth” ride. After breakfast in Red Lodge, we headed southwest along Montana State Route 212 as the road climbed gently up a glacier carved valley.

38 Wing World Canada’s Banff & Jasper National Parks

here is a special place on this earth that is like no other. Once you see it, you will never forget it. You Twill recognize it immediately if you see it in photo- graphs or pictures, in calendars or art galleries—I’m talking about the Canadian Rockies! Having been born and raised in the Southwest United States and having traveled coast to coast, border to bor- der—Canada, Mexico & Alaska—I’ve seen a lot of fantastic scenery, but nothing compares to the Rocky Mountains of Canada’s Banff & Jasper National Parks. There is uniqueness to the size and splendor of these giants. The strata highlighted by snow and ice defines the broken faces of the escarpments. Our plan- et’s lifting action has stood the earth’s crust on end.And in the val- ley’s created by glaciers, there are lakes that mirror the peaks and snowfields to make everything look even larger and grander. Sue and I were looking to escape the Montana heat when we rode up through northern Idaho to cross into British Columbia at Eastport, Idaho. We made it to Radium Hot Springs that particular afternoon and had a refreshing soak in the pools at the Hot Springs. We followed that up with a light supper of European artisan bread, cheese, fruit and a glass of white zinfandel in camp before retiring for a good night’s sleep in the cool mountain air. The next day saw us on the road early,rolling through the valleys and passes of British Columbia’s Kootenay National Park. After crossing into Alberta, we picked up Canada’s Highway 1 west to Banff National Park, where we set the Bunkhouse up in the Lake Louise Campground. Lake Louise itself is strikingly beautiful and has a distinct European atmosphere about it. Again, the cooler mountain air made for a good night’s rest. Leaving Lake Louise the next morning, we headed west to the entrance of Jasper National Park under blue skies and cool, 50-degree F weather. By mid-morning, we were peeling off the layers as the temperatures climbed up to the high 70s and low 80s. The lakes, rivers, mountains and glaciers there are a sight to behold! The resort town of Jasper is about 150 miles from the southern Park entrance, and each new turn in the road brings a more magnificent vista than the last turn. After setting up camp in the Whistler campground just outside of the village of Jasper, we took the gondola ride up to 7000-foot Whistler Mountain for a “bird’s eye view” of Jasper Village and the surrounding valleys, lakes and stream’s. That evening, we treated ourselves to a wonderful Italian dinner in Jasper Village. Banff & Jasper Parks are two of those places you have to visit several times to fully enjoy.There is so much to see and do that you can’t take it all in on one or two visits. So much the better, though. I’ve been through those Parks four times now, and I discover new sights every time! ▼ February 2008 39 Biker Baked Potatoes topped with Chain Saw Chili Here’s a filling meal that is easy to pack along in the saddlebag and will keep well.

● Wash and wrap potatoes (one for each person) in heavy-duty aluminum foil. ● Take along a can of chili (with or without beans). ● Mix up a topping sauce from your favorite ingredients, sour cream, bacon bits, garlic, chopped onions, chopped jalapenos, etc. and place it in a plastic crush proof container. ● Put butter in a separate plastic container. ● Take shredded cheese in a small Zip-Lock bag or plastic container. ● Place the potatoes directly on hot coals (never on open flame). ● Turn them every 15 minutes or so for about 45 minutes to an hour until done. ● Open the potato and add butter, seasoning to taste, and spoon in some topping sauce.Then ladle on heated Chili straight from the can (don’t forget the can opener) and top with shredded cheese.

We like to eat potato skin and all.

If you have extra room, wrap some fresh ears of corn (buttered) or large sweet onions in heavy-duty aluminum foil. These will also cook on the coals and will go great with the baked potatoes.

A bag of tossed salad and a bottle of your favorite dressing and you have a complete meal. Enjoy!

40 Wing World Hobo Hamburgers

This recipe allows you to make up the burger patties at home with most, or all, of the toppings inside and makes a juicy, flavorful burger in camp.

● Start with about 1/2-pound of the leanest hamburger for each person. ● Make two 1/4-pound, large, thin (1/4-inch) patties. ● Now layer on to the first patty your favorite toppings, thinly sliced onions, mushrooms, olives (I like green stuffed olives), steak sauce, whatever, and season to taste. ● Place the second patty directly on top of this stack and pinch around the edges to seal in the goodies. Gently pat the patty on both sides and around the edges to form a nice, thick hamburger that will hold together on the grill. ● Butter some buns (I like Kaiser rolls, as they resist crushing) and put them together face-to-face in crush-proof plastic containers. ● Take along lettuce, more sliced onions if desired, sliced tomatoes, cheese, mayonnaise, etc., in Zip-Lock bags or plastic containers. ● Add some dipping veggies, your favorite dip, and chips to round out the meal. ● Place these packages in an insulated bag for added freshness (purchase at Fred Myer,Wal-Mart, etc.) and hit the road.

As you grill these beauties, the inner toppings will steam and blend with the meat juices giving the burger a unique and wonderful flavor. (Remember to bring a metal spatula for turning the burgers!) Enjoy!

February 2008 41 By Robert & Paula Bostain • Rider Educators • GWRRA Chapter MI-H2

A close friend of mine, Jim Farr, who is also our Assistant Chapter Director of MI-H2 Michigan, had heard about a demonstration with a semi-truck showing people, when they drive cars, what it looks like from the view of a truck driver. He brought the idea to me as Rider Educator of our Chapter, knowing that I am employed as a tractor-trailer (semi) driver.

he wheels started turning from there, were able to have Chapter MI-H and Chapter how, within just our Chapter, everyone antici- so to speak.Why not show those who MI-A attend as well! pated a chance to see what it looked like to Tride motorcycles the perspective from With the assistance of those in Chapter view their motorcycle from a trucker’s per- the seat of a semi-truck? I work for Cardinal H2, we did a trial run the week before the spective. They saw just how vulnerable a Health, a manufacturer and a distributor of scheduled demonstration. We went to the motorcyclist can be around a semi.To me, just medical supplies. facility and set one unit out to stage our that trial run made the whole effort a success. I was confident that my The following Saturday, supervisor would work we had everything set up with me to use one of our for the full demonstration. tractor-trailers to demon- Then, it was just a matter of strate how and what a truck seeing how many riders driver sees and, more would show up. importantly, does not see, Right on schedule, so that riders could learn Chapter B rolled in. We for safety’s sake. asked all who participated Without hesitation, he to sign in, then we directed agreed to find out about those who came in on a making it possible. As a motorcycle where to stage transportation manager, he their “pride and joy” around immediately recognized it the tractor-trailer. This got as a win-win situation for everyone involved. both sides. From there, the Once all the bikes were idea grew to use two semis, staged, we got together as a set up slightly differently in group. I wanted safety to be the use of their mirrors. the first thing on everyone’s One semi had the large mind. I challenged them to rectangle mirrors—with take their time, look into round spot mirrors mount- every mirror and see what ed separately underneath they could see from “the them—on either side of the trucker’s” perspective, but cab. to be even more aware of The second semi had what they couldn’t see. large rectangle and square Before they entered the spot mirrors—in one assembly—mounted on motorcycles around it. Everyone was a trucks, we even instructed them on how to get either side.And at the very front of the semi— tremendous help and patient in placing the in and out of the trucks safely—one hand on off the corners of the hood—was another bikes in position to get the first effect:What a the opened door arm rest; one hand on the spot mirror. truck driver cannot see as he scans around his assist handle inside the cab; and one foot on In May of 2007, Motorcycle Awareness vehicle. the first step.Tom Meehan (Chapter H2), also Month, we scheduled the demonstration. We Without the help of those in H2, it just a truck driver, demonstrated this. Then we invited our neighboring Chapter, MI-B to could not have happened. As the Rider attend.Word of mouth spread the idea, so we Educator, I was excited to see at the trial run Continued on page 47

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sent them off to discover what it was like to see what they could see from a truck driver’s perspective. We wanted them to get comfortable in the driver’s seat then familiarize themselves with their surroundings inside the cab: the dash, shift lever, pedals, etc.As they looked into the mirrors, we asked them,“What do you see?” Most would sit there, looking out both sides, and describe which bikes they could see. Some would move back and forth, finding they were then able to see a little bit more. After they had commented, we then point- ed out what they hadn’t seen. Most were sur- prised to find out there had been a motorcy- cle—near the passenger’s side door, and in its own lane!—that they could not see until they leaned all the way over to the passenger’s side.They hadn’t been able to see that bike in the mirror. And there had been another bike—just about even with the trailer’s land- ing gear in the right track of that lane—that they hadn’t seen either.That was in the blind spot as well. In the truck that Tom was in,the last ques- tion he would ask each person was “Where is the bike with the trailer attached?” People would look in the mirror and then move back and forth, trying to find it. But they’d only end up asking “What bike with a trailer?” Tom would then have them lean forward and look to their left, out in front of the driver’s mirror. And there the bike with the trailer was, just 75 feet away, but completely hidden by a mir- ror that blocks the driver’s view. Because it was hidden by the driver’s mir- ror, one could not, at a glance, see a motorcy- cle with a trailer positioned where—in what could shortly be an intersection—it and the truck could soon cross paths.This took every- one by surprise! (See photos A and B) One other fact we came across in this demonstration was that a motorcycle—riding in the center of the lane that a semi is in— could not be seen until it was 435 feet behind Photo A: View from the tractor-trailer driver’s that semi.This means that the driver of a semi seat. (The bike he can’t see in this photo is cannot see a motorcycle in his mirrors for blocked by the mirror.) (Photo by Ian Holmes, Jr.) nearly one and a half football fields!

February 2008 47 We had used two trucks, set up with two different styles of mirrors. Since we’ve already discussed the mirrors, let’s now talk about dif- ferent trucks’ drivers as well. What Demonstration One truck was very well kept. In the other truck, I did some things to see if anyone would notice the difference. On the dash, I put a cell Participants Had phone and a bag of chips, and, near the driver’s seat, some cookies in an opened bag and a bottle of water. to Say: Now, think about it, which driver does it seem would be more aware of his own driving, ◆ Rich Whittier, Chapter MI-A Rider Educator: “There is a bigger blind spot than you let alone yours? realize.The motorcycles you think you would be able to see, you can’t.” Keep in mind that—just like other people behind the wheel—truck drivers can and are ◆ Melissa Natter, Chapter MI-B:“It is surprising that you don’t see a lot of the motor- distracted at times. Just how many things can cycles. I thought the truck driver would be able to see the bikes close to the cab, but you think of that you know distracts you? he can’t see them.” How about today’s technology of GPS loca- tors, laptops, CD players, iPods and more? ◆ Al Friske, Chapter MI-H2:“A lot can be missed!” Especially on a bike, you must remain aware of where you are on the road and of ◆ Chuck Hughes, Chapter MI-B and Senior Rider Educator:“I am totally blown away on everyone else around you! Know where you what the truck driver cannot see.This exercise is amazing and proves that there are want to position yourself at all times, especial- a whole lot of blind spots.” ly when you’re around or behind a tractor trailer. (I want to thank Chapter MI-H2.You folks are the greatest. I would also like to thank Dave We hope to have this demonstration at least once a year.If you have an opportunity to Boerma, my supervisor, for seeing the value in this, and Cardinal Health, my employer. Special participate in our—or any other—semi truck thanks to all of you who participated.You took time out of your day to learn and to make our demonstration, please let me encourage you roads safer for youselves and those we all share it with.Thank you all.) to do so. ●

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By Linda L. Leake

Teri Zimmer says of GWRRA Members, "I sensed a family atmosphere from the time I first met them."

“You’re crazy!” So exclaimed Fred and Rosie Dziki when had always wanted to get involved with biking, but family obligations their usually sensible daughter, Teri Zimmer, bought a motor- “Icame first,” Teri says. “I heard about a three-day class on motorcycle safety offered cycle. It was 2004 and Teri (GWRRA #219660, of Kernersville, during the spring at Forsyth Technical Community College in Winston-Salem. So I North Carolina) was going through a divorce after 23 years of decided to enroll.” The class consisted of approximately 20 marriage. She didn’t consider herself crazy. She was just expe- students, including men and women, some longtime riders, and some beginners. The riencing a bit of a midlife crisis. school provided bikes, and the riding instruc- tion included guidance on maneuvering in

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Teri and other GWRRA Members of her home Chapter—NC-B2—gather for a group shot at the TCF ride last August.

Making Biker Friends Teri riding in the 2007 Trinity Children Foundation (TCF) Annual Teri is quick to point out that when she first Charity Ride in North Carolina. bought a bike, she didn’t have any biker friends. That was destined to change on what Teri recalls was the first cold winter day of 2004. She was out riding on the 1100 with her daughter, Katherine, who was then 12. “We stopped at Bill and Leah’s Cafe in Kernersville to have ice cream,” Teri begins. “I remember thinking ‘I hope I don’t run into anyone I know.’ I didn’t want them to think I was an unfit mother because I had my daugh- ter on a bike in freezing weather.” As Teri and her daughter walked in the restaurant, they spotted about 15 Gold Wings in the parking lot. Since they were wearing biker gear, the biker entourage noticed their arrival and initiated a conversation. “Turns out they were Members of the Gold Wing Road Riders Association (GWRRA) B2 Chapter out of Winston-Salem, and they invit- ed me to ride with them, even though I didn’t dangerous situations. liking. Sold! have a Gold Wing at the time,” Teri says. “It was a tremendous opportunity, and I In February 2005, she was back at the shop She was delighted to accept their gracious highly recommend this type of class to aspir- for a routine oil change on the 1100 and spied invitation. In January 2005, Teri participated in her ing bikers and experienced bikers of all skill a black 1998 Honda Gold Wing 1500 with first organized event, an afternoon Member levels,” Teri now says. 110,000 miles, so she made a trade. In May Energized by the positive experience, Teri ride in the Winston-Salem area. “I loved it,” that same year, while participating in an open was immediately sold on motorcycles. She she says. “It was nice to be with an organized house at the Honda shop, a dazzling baby blue soon had a small bike lined up to purchase, a group. The Gold Wing Road Riders 1990 Honda Gold Wing 1500 was wheeled burgundy Yamaha 650 V Star, which she Association really seems to promote safe rid- acquired on July 4, 2004. into the showroom. ing, with communication between bikes. All Three months later, she visited Honda of “It was so beautiful,” Teri says. “It had only the riders I have met are courteous, abide by Winston-Salem, looking for a second helmet. 16,000 miles and included a matching Dart the law and follow the rules of the road. I Not only did she find suitable head gear, she trailer. Within two days, the mechanics gave it sensed a family atmosphere from the time I encountered a red Honda 1100 Shadow to her a ‘thumbs up’ and I made the purchase.” first met them. They have been nothing but

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February 2008 53 minute she got a bike, she rode it to work. Teri chats with Jim Beach, the “The job can be stressful and I need an out- physician assistant who serves as leader of their two-person TCF let,” she says. “Riding is the best medicine. It’s ride medical team. just you and nature. Only bad weather deters me from riding my bike to work. And I often go for a two-hour ride after a shift just to unwind and clear my head. Before I got my bike, I made the 15-mile ride to work on Interstate 40. But it’s easy to get tunnel vision in a car. Since I started biking, I have traversed every back road in the area. There is so much beauty out there. My bike has enabled me to discover it.” Off duty from the hospital, Teri is generous with her time, resources and professional capabilities. “Our GWRRA Chapter gets invitations to participate in charity events throughout the state,” she says. “As often as possible, we sup- port other groups. We generally take part in 10 to 15 memorial and charity rides each year, as well as fulfilling several service opportuni- ties.” Along with other GWRRA Chapters, NC- B2 journeys to Patrick Henry Boys and Girls Plantation in Brookneal, Virginia, during the summer. “We talk with the kids, have lunch and give them rides,” Teri says. good to Katherine and me.” Memorial Hospital, also in Winston-Salem, Come August, NC-B2 assists with 3 So, not surprisingly, the gregarious Teri has since 2000. Her hours are typically 9 p.m. to 7 Mountain Madness, a bicycle race that travers- become an active Member of NC-B2 and has a.m. four days a week on a rotating schedule. es North Carolina’s Sauratown Mountain, Pilot amassed a small battalion of GWRRA friends. For Teri, one benefit of working nights has Mountain and Hanging Rock. The NC-B2 vol- The most satisfying aspect of membership, she been being available to support her children’s unteers patrol to maintain safe conditions, emphasizes, is the opportunity to serve those in after-school activities. She coached when her with Teri providing medical backup. need. sons, Mike and Danny, now 23 and 21, respec- In September, NC-B2 assists with the tively, played soccer and baseball. Katherine, BB&T MS Tour to Tanglewood, a two-day a Professional Caregiver 15, a high school sophomore and aspiring bicycle event that draws some 1,500 partici- The Miami, Florida, native has actually marine biologist, participates in ROTC, flag pants and raises money for multiple sclerosis. been serving those in need since long before team with the marching band, orchestra, swim- This ride starts and concludes in Greensboro, she became a motorcycle rider and GWRRA ming and softball. Her proud mom rarely miss- North Carolina, and covers about 100 miles. Member. es a concert, meet or game. “In 2007, more than $1 million was raised,” “I was one of those kids who always helped At work, Teri’s current patient responsibili- Teri reports. out when someone got hurt,” Teri explains. “By ties vary among triage, major, minor, and fast Visiting Creekside Terrace retirement com- the time I was in high school, I was looking track (ones that can be treated quickly) cases. munity in Winston-Salem has become an into careers in the medical field and nursing Without question, it’s a hectic, fast paced envi- annual highlight for NC-B2. “We take cakes seemed like a good match for me.” ronment. The ER staff sees some 300 patients and spend four or five hours giving rides to the A graduate of a three-year diploma program in a 24-hour period. 70, 80 and 90-something residents on our formerly offered at what was then Jackson “I absolutely love my work,” Teri says. “I’m bikes and in our sidecars,” Teri says. “One Memorial Hospital in Miami, Registered Nurse on my feet 90 percent of the time, and I’m con- wheelchair user was an enthusiastic passenger. Teri Zimmer has held several high-profile stantly running around. But it’s very fulfilling But the most memorable participant is a won- career positions in hospitals. Her assignments to make a positive impact when people are at derful woman named Patrina. She is 94 years have included coronary care, intensive care, their worst in life. I love to be able to help peo- young and just 4’8” tall, but she makes it per- catheterization lab recovery room and emer- ple.” fectly clear she wants to be the first one to gency room (ER). To flourish in an emergency room, you have ride. We made her an honorary Member of B2 Teri moved to the Tarheel State in 1988. to be at once an adrenalin junkie, knowledge- and presented her with a helmet inscribed with “Kernersville is a progressive, family oriented able in many areas and level-headed, with com- ‘Motorcycle Mama.’” community offering lots of Southern hospitali- mon sense to think about what’s needed before ty,” she mentions. “It’s close to both the moun- you proceed, Teri says. “Above all, you have to Serving the Abused tains and the beach.” remain cool, calm and collected,” she empha- Moreover, NC-B2 supports causes devoted Kernersville also offered readily accessible sizes. “It’s not uncommon to get emotional to child and adult victims of domestic vio- career opportunities for a top-level nurse. From about your patients, but you also have to lence. In collaboration with various North 1988 to 2000, Teri worked in the ER at North remain emotionally detached.” Carolina law enforcement agencies, Chapter Carolina Baptist Hospital, a Level I trauma Members purchase teddy bears, stuff their sad- center in Winston-Salem. Preferred Mode of Transportation dlebags and trailers with the furry friends, She has worked in the ER at Forsyth Teri wastes no time mentioning that the then travel to various destinations to deliver

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February 2008 55 the cuddly cargo. several NC-B2 Members in leadership roles. North Carolina, that features individual homes It’s an impressive sight, says Teri. “Three or Based in Kure Beach, North Carolina, TCF is with supportive families for children in need. I four times a year, some 30 or 40 bikers will a non-profit organization that serves abused walked away from there with a real sense that ride with a police escort to a predetermined and neglected children. Traversing the scenic we are doing good with our bikes. The prob- site, where we will transfer the bears to the par- Tarheel State from coast to coast, the August lem of child abuse definitely needs more ticipating squad cars,” she elaborates. “Local 2006 and 2007 TCF rides garnered a collective attention in the public eye.” law enforcement personnel in the various com- $115,000 for North Carolina children’s agen- “Teri has added a high degree of profes- munities will carry the bears to provide com- cies. sionalism to our ride,” says Doris Eakes, TCF fort when they respond to calls involving chil- “The TCF ride is one of the safest, most dren.” organized and most rewarding rides I partici- founder and president. “She brings to the Teri contributes her nursing skills as a pate in,” Teri says. “Before the 2007 ride, sev- nursing profession a touch of class, compas- member of the medical team for the Trinity eral B2 Members and I visited one of the ben- sion and kindness that promotes an aura of Children Foundation (TCF) Annual Charity eficiaries, Southmountain Children and Family trust with her patients as they deal with trau- Ride, another impressive sight that includes Services. It’s a residential center in Nebo, ma. Those admirable qualities and her happy, enthusiastic approach to life have been tremendous assets to TCF. We are so fortunate that Teri includes our group as one she serves. It is such a pleasure working with her, as we join hands to help the abused children of North Carolina, riding more than 575 miles per year.”

Holiday Giving During three weekends in October, NC-B2 hosts a haunted hayride that, in 2007, raised more than $10,000 for Kimberly’s Kids, a charity that makes Christmas bright for needy children in the North Carolina Triad area. In December, NC-B2 rolls in to the Murdock Center in Butner, North Carolina, to bring gifts and cheer to developmentally dis- abled residents. Chapter Members also cele- brate the holidays by decorating their bikes and riding in the annual Kernersville Christmas parade. Participating in these philanthropic and civic events gives NC-B2 Members a real sense of how much concern and support kids need, Teri says. “Supporting service organiza- tions opens our minds to what’s going on out there and what needs to be done for kids,” she emphasizes. “Even if we touch just one child, we consider our efforts worthwhile.” Teri’s dream scenario? “If I could do chari- ty rides that serve kids on a fulltime basis, I would,” she relates. “I believe part of nursing is giving. Knowing I make a difference in someone’s life is very important to me. I con- sider this my ministry on wheels.” By the way, Teri’s parents, initially skepti- cal about her life on a bike, now embrace her NC-B2 endeavors wholeheartedly. “They real- ize how much good we do and how much we give back,” Teri says. “They are very proud of my involvement and our collective accom- plishments.” ●

[Linda L. Leake is an award-winning freelance journalist based in Wilmington, North Carolina. On a volunteer basis, she serves as chief operating offi- cer of Trinity Children Foundation. (www.trinitychil- dren.com)]

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February 2008 57 By Allen Friend • GWRRA #174475 • Vancouver, Washington

June 30, 2007, was the day we began the trip that my wife, Marilyn, had been planning for months.The idea for this trip began even before we knew she had cancer.Afterwards, it gave her hope and a goal to cling to through months of surgery, chemotherapy, and—finally—a clean bill of health. During this time, Marilyn was steadfast that she would allow the cancer to be a part of her life, but not control it.

way into Missoula, Montana, our destination for the day.

Day 2 started a little on the rough side. Isolated thunderstorms were on the docket from Billings, Montana, through Gillette, Wyoming (luckily these never materialized while we were in the area). Next, we did the classic hotel room goof. We double-checked (almost) everything before leaving, then realized a couple hours later that we’d left our water bottles and my “cool tie” in the hotel’s refriger- ator. Despite these annoyances, we continued on I-90 East, where we were to stay the entire day. A slight haze remained from the earlier sun- rise, but that quickly burned off as the sun rose right through our line of vision and we realized quickly that this day was going to be a scorcher. We left Missoula and made short work of the trip to Butte, Montana. From Butte, we contin- ue on through Bozeman, Livingston, and Billings. Allen & Marilyn Friend at Beartooth Pass. From Billings, we decided to start playing “tourists” and stopped at the Little Bighorn his was a trip of “firsts” for us: The first while the boaters enjoyed the sun or tried their National Monument. The museum was well time Marilyn had ridden back-to-back luck at fishing. done, and rangers held frequent informational T500-plus mile days; our first extended From I-84, we jumped on I-82 East to US- talks. I especially loved the display of weaponry trip together on our motorcycle; our first Wing 395 North. This scenery entailed much of the used during that era.The park itself was much Ding; and the first time we traveled together classic Eastern Washington and Oregon desert larger than I had expected. I always thought that with my riding buddy, Mike Guest. Nevertheless, country consisting of sagebrush, rocks and Custer had been caught in a valley after giving we loaded up our 2002 GL1800, named Kauila some desert grasslands.We picked up I-90 East up the high ground, which caused his demise. I (Hawaiian for “Lightning”),Mike loaded his 1993 outside of Ritzville, Washington. Here, scenery actually found out that this battle was held over GL1500 Aspencade, and we were off! highlighted more greenery, small lakes and a very large area of foothills, valleys, hilltops, and Day 1 was a straight travel day. From rivers. a riverbank.A five-mile, self-guided road covers Vancouver, Washington, we traveled I-84 East We rode through Spokane, then Coeur the different areas where these battles took through the Columbia River Gorge.The Gorge D’Alene, Idaho (the scenery through the moun- place. Once we’d paid our respects to the fall- was calm and tranquil with the river’s water tains and overlooking the massive lake is an en warriors of both parties, we refueled, bought smooth as glass. Several boats lined the river absolute must-see). We stayed on I-90 all the new water and Gatorade bottles (badly needed

58 Wing World Allen & Marilyn in South Dakota’s Badlands. by this point) and broke out the cool vests. that was fantastic. In the main museum/visitor’s ry looking down at us. After spending a short We returned to the main road and traveled center, orientation videos discuss the history time at Mt. Rushmore and enjoying some well- into Sheridan, Wyoming, for our last fuel stop. and goals of the project, while displays of arti- deserved ice cream (temperatures were in the We had a little excitement in Sheridan, because facts, along with some of the original equipment mid-90s again), we decided to call it a day and as we were leaving, we noticed a full-grown used in the creation of the sculpture, are show- headed for the hotel in Rapid City, South mule deer crossing our path in the roadway. cased. We witnessed a section of rock blasted Dakota. Thunderstorms and hail closed in all After easily avoiding that deer, we started see- from the mountain as the sculptors continued around us, but missed us again. ing several more in the prairies beyond the to mold the mountain and bring out the sculp- fences for the remainder of the day, but these ture beneath. Day 4 we packed several days’ worth of were mostly whitetail and none close to the After spending a few hours there, we made sightseeing into one day. The morning looked road. The scenery here consisted of prairies, the 17-mile trip to Mt. Rushmore. There is a like our weather luck was going to fade.We left foothills, rivers, lakes, and some mountains in parade of flags leading to Mt. Rushmore with the hotel and headed east on I-90 to the town the distance.The skies were deep blue with few each state represented. It was impressive to see of Wall, South Dakota, and home of the World- clouds and squiggly jet trails crisscrossing the some of the greatest men in our nation’s histo- Famous “Wall Drug.” We wandered through the eastern sky. Once we entered Wyoming, the road sur- Küryakyn • Yuasa • K&N • Progressive Suspension • Dunlop • NGK • Avon • Big Bike • Küryakyn • Yuasa faces turned orange-red in color for our final • Avon • Big Bike • jaunt into Gillette. As the day ended, we were joking that it was so hot even the roadways got ACCESSORIESBAYTOWNBAYTOWN FOR GOLD WINGS sunburned! 4500 Kendall Rd. • Baytown, TX 77520 Day 3 we started our tourist activity in earnest. We left Gillette, started out on I-90 GOLD WING LOW PRICE ACCESSORY DEALER Yuasa • K&N Progressive Suspension • Dunlop NGK East, but soon left it at Moorcroft, Wyoming, GL1800 Küryakyn SALE and picked up US-16 East. It’s a nicely paved, two-lane road that runs along wide areas of #3209...... S/B Taillight Accent ...... $39.99 #4038...... Driver Floor Boards ...... $304.99 fenced prairie grasslands where we spotted #3215...... LED Lighted Trunk Handle ....$79.99 #7005...... Transformer Boards ...... $184.99 several deer and antelope along with a few cot- tontail rabbits. #7509...... CRM Wheel Spoke Curs ....$122.99 #8990...... Driver Backrest...... $232.49 We quickly passed through the small town #7151...... Aluminum Trunk Rack ...... $172.99 #8991...... Passenger Armrest ...... $172.99 of Upton,Wyoming, then Newcastle,Wyoming, before crossing the South Dakota border into Suspension • Dunlop NGK • K&N Progressive Yuasa Dunlop Tire SALE the town of Custer. From Custer, we turned Elite III GL1500 (pair) ...... $266.99 Free Freight on north to our first stop of the day, the Crazy Elite III GL1800 (pair) ...... $286.99 ORDERS OVER $200 Horse Memorial Monument. After entering, we took the bus down to the 1-800-547-7613 • 281-383-3738 • Avon • Big Bike • • Big Bike • Avon front of the work zone with a narrated tour Küryakyn • Yuasa • K&N • Progressive Suspension • Dunlop • NGK • Avon • Big Bike • Küryakyn • Yuasa

February 2008 59 complex of stores, shops, and oddities at Wall his Wing. Drug, including their new T-Rex animated We received chauffeured tours of Billings dinosaur. from Marilyn’s cousins,John and Jo Rea, who are As the storms began to near Wall Drug, we Gold Wingers and GWRRA Members for many took SR-240 to the checkpoint station and into years.They also gave us a few tips on good rid- the Badlands. The Badlands are a series of hill- ing spots in the area.We later met up with our sides, plateaus and valleys of various colors and friend from Honolulu, Rob Roberts and his new erosion patterns that are really too pretty to friend Pat. Pat was from the Chicago area riding describe.We did the “North Loop” through the a Valkyrie and taking her first big solo trip. Badlands until we jumped on SR-377 to the Temperatures ranged from the upper 90s to town of Interior. From Interior, we jetted along the low 100s, so we didn’t spend much time on SR-44 to Scenic, South Dakota.There are warn- the bikes. ings that the road is rough, although it wasn’t as rough as it was wavy.There were countless lit- Mike and Allen at Devils Tower. Day 7 was one for the record books, and a tle humps to give the suspension and the pilot a feast for the senses. First, most areas of the good workout. of their dens, whistled, wagged their tails, and West were suffering under record or near- We then headed into Rapid City, where we ran from den to den.After taking a multitude of record high temperatures. We left Billings returned to I-90, only now heading west. We pictures at Devil’s Tower, we reversed our before it had a chance to heat up by taking I-90 finally reached Sturgis, South Dakota, where we course to US-14 and continued west until we West to Laurel, Montana. From Laurel, we found the Knuckle Bar and had lunch before reached the town of Moorcroft,Wyoming. From picked up US-212 West through several small traveling west on SR-14A to the town of Moorcroft, it was a simple jump aboard I-90 towns and into Red Lodge, where we fueled up. Deadwood.We cruised the main drag a couple West for the final run into Sheridan,Wyoming, This is a good place to fuel up to make sure you times in Deadwood before we picked up US-85 where we spent the night. have enough gas for Beartooth Pass. We con- North back to I-90 West. Then we kept going tinued on through Beartooth Pass. What an until a turn on US-14 West to SR-24 West put Days 5 and 6 marked our return to Billings amazing road! us at the doorstep of Devil’s Tower. and our foray into Wing Ding. The travel was With Wing Ding in full swing, there were a This was as interesting as it was billed to be; straightforward, just I-90 West into Billings and multitude of bikes on that road, but it was still a monolithic stone structure that appeared to right to our hotel.We spent quite a bit of time a blast to ride.The heat of the day had one ben- be a child’s science project made with drinking at Wing Ding.The vendors had a nice array of efit in that it brought out the scent of the wild straws. A welcome departure from the “nor- things to look at and drool over. Although I sage.The road through Beartooth Pass had lots mal” deer and antelope was a couple fields full never did find anything I couldn’t live without, of switchbacks, elevation gains, losses, and plen- of prairie dogs.These creatures popped up out Mike had better luck finding some treasures for ty of turnouts for photo ops.At the top of the pass (elev. 10,974), it was a very comfortable 63 degrees F, and there were areas of snow wait- ing to be played in.Along the road to the “West Summit” (a short, well-maintained gravel road), we found a small trail leading to an overview of the backside of the pass, including a trailing black ribbon of roadway all the way to the val- ley floor with mountain lakes adorning the scenery. After Beartooth Pass, we continued on to Cooke City, where we had lunch. After lunch, we went into Yellowstone National Park via the Northeast entrance.While waiting for our turn in line, I saw a whitetail doe saunter across the roadway three vehicles in front of me and go down to the stream to take a drink and stand in the cool water. Just inside the park, we spotted several bison in the fields. Most were at least a hundred yards out, but one was only about 30 yards away.We also started to really enjoy the blends of scents within the park.A base of the sage was always present, and then the evergreens and various conifers joined in. Not to be outdone was the subtle fragrance of the wildflowers, and to give this recipe some punch, a spicy under- tone of sulfur was present.We crossed a bridge over one of the rivers, then went back to pho- tograph it. The sulfur smell from the river was slight but unmistakable.The color of the water was a mixture of azure and ice blue tinted with hints of green and yellow. We went west to Roosevelt Lodge, where we saw some old covered wagons as part of a tour and BBQ, but we didn’t have enough time to investigate. From Roosevelt Lodge, we

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We also checked out the Upper Falls View Road and then continued on the road to Artist’s Point.There were plenty of artists making their renditions of the rivers and waterfalls through a variety of media.The waterfall was displaying it’s own artistic flair via a vibrant streak of green running down the face of the waterfall. Once we put Canyon Village in our rearview mirrors, we got a nice treat.A very large coyote was on the prowl about 20 yards away from us along the road. It never even looked at us, as it was focused on a field mouse or other small vole which it stalked, pounced upon, and ate before setting out on another victim. We were now heading south along the Yellowstone River when our weather luck final- ly ran out.We were hit by a spate of thunder- storms, rain, and pea-sized hail that lasted on and off for about 15 minutes. We continued south to the Lake Village area, where we turned west. We got spectacular views of Yellowstone Riding buddy Mike Guest Allen & Marilyn at Lake throughout this portion of the trip. It had on the road in Montana. Yellowstone Lake. pelicans and various waterfowl on the lake, as well as more animals along the shore. Leaving Lake Village, we went into the West Thumb area, where we made a stop at the West Thumb Geyser.This place was very interesting, with multiple geysers strewn over a large area. Boardwalks are placed to help people get a glimpse of these phenomena without damaging the fragile ecosystem around them or putting the visitors in danger of falling through thin lay- ers of crust over some of these hotspots.There were two trails there, an inner quarter-mile trail and an outer half-mile trail. Yellowstone Lake provided the backdrop for this area. Marilyn decided to do the inner trail while Mike and I did the outer.We walked only a couple hundred yards when we spotted Day 8 was a struggle from the word “Go.” lot less wildlife here than in Yellowstone, though a female elk and her calf running along the gey- We started with a quick breakfast and then there were still warning signs everywhere. We sers.The geysers themselves looked like warm went back into Yellowstone Park via the West rode US-89 South to Teton Park Road and fol- pools of water, though each was a little differ- Entrance. We turned South after Madison and lowed that, as it was much more scenic. ent with various colors of blue, green, yellow, immediately picked up Firehole Canyon Drive, Teton Park Road runs right along the base of red, and white. Don’t be fooled by those pools, which is a one-way lane with views of Firehole the Grand Tetons.The view was spectacular, as I however, as one of the informational posters Falls and Firehole River.We explored Fountain could see a vibrant, deep forest green stand of warned, the temperatures in those waters run Paint Pot and walked around the boardwalk trees along the base of the mountains then the from 150 to around 210 degrees F. there. slate-gray Grand Tetons rising to dizzying After walking to the far side of the geyser Next, we tried Firehole Lake Drive, which heights in jagged and craggy formations.This vis- complex, we saw more elk, but now there were provided views of the Great Fountain Geyser. age was topped off with highlights of snow and three full-sized females and two calves. But The Grand Prismatic Spring in the Midway ice scattered throughout the mountaintops. none was paying any attention to the tourists Geyser Basin was next on our list and another From Teton Park Road, we decided to find taking pictures of them. hidden treasure. We followed that up with the out where Jenny Lake Road went.This road was The next stop was Old Faithful Geyser.We Upper Geyser Basin that held the Biscuit Basin, completely different, as it stayed within the for- got there just in time to see the full eruption then later the Black Sand Basin. est and allowed only short peeks of the moun- and take the obligatory photos.That was to be Our time was now getting short, and the tains before skirting Jenny Lake and meeting the last stop in Yellowstone for this day, as it temperatures were already rising, so we contin- back up with Teton Park Road. was getting late. We left the park through ued east to West Thumb, then South past Lewis A short jog south into Moose,Wyoming, we Madison, past an area of nesting bald eagles, Lake and out the South Entrance.That conclud- gained access to SR-390 East to US-26 South then the West Entrance leading into West ed our tour of Yellowstone National Park. into Jackson Hole. The town is a nice mix of Yellowstone, Montana, and our motel. The Grand Teton National Park was the antique and rustic-looking buildings with all the What a day! next highlight on our whirlwind tour.We saw a modern conveniences. It was a shame we didn’t

62 Wing World February 2008 63 have time to explore this place further on our Everyone was feeling good, but we were all the leak and immediately heard the hiss as soon trip. ready to be home and in the air conditioning. as the compressor turned on. A little splash of We decided to try to have some fun by tak- We fueled up in Pendleton, where tempera- water on the valve stem confirmed that the ing SR-22 West through the mountains. On a tures were back in the low 90s, so the cooling rubber base had torn. After a three-hour wait normal day, this road would have been a lot of gear went on again.Then we cruised all the way in 95-degree temperatures, we finally got a tow fun, but that day it seemed like everything was through Arlington,with our next scheduled fuel driver who knew motorcycles to come and we forced, as my lines were off and I had two dif- stop in Biggs Junction, Oregon. got Mike’s bike strapped down into the towing ferent drivers go left of center on me in the Thus far, we’d had no major road problems. trailer. curves.This road boasts steep grades, plenty of But now Mike was in the lead on a long slow At this point, we offered to let Marilyn ride turns and some long sweepers just to keep you right hand sweeper, passing a semi-truck on his in the air-conditioned truck, but she was deter- awake. right and a concrete jersey barrier on his left, We crossed into Idaho and picked up SR-31 when his bike made a sudden shimmy as if he’d mined to ride every mile of this trip. So Mike South to US-26 West into Twin Falls,Idaho.We been caught by a rogue gust of wind.The wind, rode with the tow driver as we followed his needed to make up some time and needed to at that point, was blowing from right to left and wounded Wing all the way to Mike’s place, get some airflow to combat the oppressive 90- would have been blocked by the semi. Mike where we unloaded the bike, pushed it up the plus degree heat, so I-15 South was just the slowed down, and the semi cleared him on the driveway into his garage, and put it back on its ticket to fill the bill on our way into Pocatello. right as the tail end of his bike sat down hard center stand. A quick run on I-86 West from Pocatello on the pavement and started fishtailing wildly. After a couple of much-needed glasses of turned into I-84 West close to Burley, Idaho, Mike’s rear tire had lost all air pressure in the ice water, Marilyn and I jumped back on our and our stopping point for the day. space of about 30 yards. bike and went home. As we headed into Burley, we saw what we I quickly slowed down and started weaving initially thought was a storm cloud with rain through our two lanes of traffic to block the Marilyn’s “Cancer Survivor’s Tour” falling. As we neared it, however, we realized it cars that were trying to race past, not looking Tally: We had traveled through six states in was a smoke cloud and learned that several or realizing there was trouble ahead. Luckily, nine days and covered a total of 3439.7 miles. lightning strikes the last couple of days had Mike did everything right and was able to keep We had also cemented friendships and com- started wildfires in the region. the bike upright and eventually got it to the pleted the first of many trips Marilyn and I hope shoulder. Once we all got to the side of the to be able to take on our new lease on life. Day 9, July 8, was the last day of our sched- road, we muscled his bike to it’s center stand so uled tour.A simple one on paper, just I-84 West we could go underneath and survey the dam- Best of all, we’re happy to report that, at the to Portland, Oregon, then I-205 back to age. time of this writing, Marilyn had passed her Vancouver.We had a great start with breakfast. The tire appeared to be in good shape, no three-month checkup with flying colors. It is Then we checked tires, fueled the bikes, and blowouts, holes or punctures. We put the air our hope and prayer that there will be many were on the road by 7 a.m. compressor on the tire to see if we could find more “Cancer Survivor Tours” ahead for us. ●

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64 Wing World SPECIALSPECIAL In this department, we include some of the many photos we receive each month that do not necessarily fall into the other departments we’ve established over the years.We understand that, as one large family, we often have more to brag about than just our bikes. So here’s your opportunity to share those accomplish- ments (and just plain fun anecdotes) with the entire Association! Send photos and text to “Bragging Rights,” Wing World, P.O. Box 42450, Phoenix,AZ 85080-2450 or by email to [email protected]. WELCOME HOME JIM & BRENDA PENNINGTON Debbie Winkler • GWRRA #156364 & Elmer Jauch • GWRRA #22083 ur Harvest Home Parade was the perfect Total miles traveled (approximate): 30,283 opportunity to show off GWRRA’s From Wing Ding in Nashville,TN (86,200) to O2006-2007 International Couple of the Wing Ding in Billings, MT (116,483) Year, Chapter OH-L’s very own Jim & Brenda Pennington. Nights spent in motel room: 127 nights! It had been five years since the last Harvest Home Parade, and Elmer & I thought it would be Personal dollars spent – The Pennington’s a good idea to bring it back.We couldn’t think of quoted: a better way to show how proud we are of Jim & “If we didn’t have this passion for motorcycling Brenda! and riding the greatest touring motorcycle ever As you will see from the stats below, Jim & built, coupled with the love for a great Brenda put many, many miles, time, energy, and 2006-2007 International Couple of the Year, Association like GWRRA, we would have lots dollars into their passions: motorcycling and Jim & Brenda Pennington. more money in the bank! GWRRA activities and GWRRA! events, as well as the Friends for Fun, Safety and Congratulations, Jim and Brenda, we love you! Knowledge all add up to a different kind of bank account for us—a Priceless Journey!” Jim & Brenda’s term ended in July 2007, and here are the statistics of their tour: Transportation: 30,283 miles with 4,299 miles compensated by National Region Rallies attended: 3 for 38 avg. miles per gal. D H J Average of 60.046 gallons of gasoline Three oil changes Regions visited: 9 Three sets of tires A B D E F H I J N One brake pad replacement

District (State) Rallies attended: 11 Food: MN WA NC VA MS FL AL TN SC IN OH 130 days x 3 meals a day = 390 meals

Chapters/Districts visited for meetings or events:19 Rally Shirts: Ohio Florida Louisiana Indiana Kentucky Alaska 20 shirts OH-L FL2-H LA-B N-G2 KY-G AK-A & M OH-A2 FL2-L LA-H KY-P AK-P Gifts & Etc OH-E2 American Flag lapel pins; 6”x9” American Flags (antenna); 3’x5’ OH-X2 American Flags (outdoor);American Flags for gardens plus other patri- OH-T2 otic items. OH-S2 National expenses for vests, lettering & name badges

State Activities: Special Thank-yous Tennessee: Cupid’s Capers We don’t know what we would have done without Gail & Randy Michigan: Winter Rendezvous Hiser. Special thanks for all their hard work, and to Gail for all her plan- Ohio: Cabin Fever & Southwest Ohio Motorcycle Toy Run ning, organizing and keeping us focused for the Harvest Home Parade. Many hours were involved in the planning, cutting, fitting and, finally, States (Districts) traveled in/through getting to GWRRA the putting together of everything for the float.The final project turned events: 31 out super! A big thank-you goes out to all the workers who donated Canadian Provinces traveled in/through getting to GWRRA their time and talents. events: 5 The following list of people who rode in the parade to honor Jim & Brenda were: Ron Cawein & Karen Tomlin, Gail & Randy Hiser, Lois & Region A Region B Region D Region E Region F Ted Enzweiler,Walt Bohanan, Dan & Diane Dalton, John Pearson, Judy FL PA OH ND CO O’rourck, Jackie Heim, Bud Smith, Jim Beeber, Ken Jauch, Andy Andrea, GA NY IN SD UT and Debbie Winkler. Elmer had the honor of driving the truck that MS CT MN pulled our International COYs. AL IA What a great group to work with! Everyone pitched in and did what- SC IL ever needed to be done. NE We want to thank Western Hills Honda, who sponsored our float Region H Region I Region J Canada J Region N and also donated the generator for the music. A big thank-you to Tom TX WY AK Yukon TN Winkler for taking time out of his busy schedule and making the music LA MT British Co KY happen. ID Alberta NC Elmer & I would like to say how much we appreciate everyone’s hard OR Saskatche WV work for helping us bring back something that is near and dear to our WA Manitoba VA hearts: the Harvest Home Parade. ●

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66 Wing World Wing Ding 30 Hotels List Book Online at https://www.greenvillecvb.com/housing ✭ Designates co-host hotels. Map Hotel Name Address Rate (Tax On-Site Complimentary Complimentary # included) Restaurant Breakfast Parking 1 AmeriSuites 40 W. Orchard Park Drive $109.00 * * Greenville, SC 29615 2 Best Western Airport Inn 5009 Pelham Road $69.60 * * Greenville, SC 29615 3 Courtyard by Marriott - 70 Orchard Park Drive $121.00 * Orchard Park Greenville, SC 29615 4 Crowne Plaza 851 Congaree Road $139.00 * * Greenville, SC 29607 5 Drury Inn & Suites 10 Carolina Point Parkway $115.00 * * Greenville, SC 29607 6 Embassy Suites Golf Resort & 670 Verdae Blvd. $131.00 * * * Conference Center Greenville, SC 29607 7 Fairfield Inn 48 Fisherman Lane $104.00 * * Greenville, SC 29615 8 Hampton Inn - GSP 47 Fisherman Lane $89.00 * * Greenville, SC 29615 9 Hampton Inn - Haywood 246 Congaree Road $99.00 * * Greenville, SC 29607 10 Hawthorn Suites 48 McPrice Court $86.90 * * Greenville, SC 29615 11 Hilton Greenville 45 W. Orchard Park Drive $119.00 * * ✭ Greenville, SC 29615 12 Holiday Inn Express Hotel & 407 N. Main Street $117.00 * * Suites Downtown Greenville, SC 29601 13 Holiday Inn Express Hotel & 2861 Dry Pocket Road $92.00 * * Suites GSP Greer, SC 29650 14 Holiday Inn - I-85 / Augusta 4295 Augusta Road $78.20 * * ✭ Road Greenville, SC 29605 15 Holiday Inn Express Hotel & 1036 Woodruff Road $80.00 * * Suites Woodruff Road Greenville, SC 29607 16 Hyatt Regency Greenville 220 N. Main Street $109.00 * ✭ Greenville, SC 29601 17 La Quinta Inn & Suites 65 W. Orchard Park Drive $94.60 * * Greenville, SC 29615 18 MainStay Suites 2671 Dry Pocket Road $80.00 * * Greer, SC 29650 19 Marriott Greenville 1 Parkway East $129.00 * * Greenville, SC 29615 20 Microtel Inn 20 Interstate Court $65.00 * * Greenville, SC 29615 21 Quality Inn Executive Center 540 N. Pleasantburg Drive $67.00 * * Greenville, SC 29607 22 Residence Inn 120 Milestone Way $120.00 * * Greenville, SC 29615 23 Sleep Inn 231 N. Pleasantburg Drive $80.49 * * Greenville, SC 29607 24 The Phoenix - Greenville's Inn 246 N. Pleasantburg Drive $90.00 * * Greenville, SC 29607 25 The Westin Poinsett 120 S. Main Street $135.00 * Greenville, SC 29601 The rates listed above are good for the following dates: July 1-7, 2008. February 2008 67 Wing Ding 30 RV/Camping Sites & Proximity to Host Facility * (Campground pricing may vary depending on dates & equipment. Call for details.)

Paris Mountain 2401 State Park Rd. • Greenville SC 29609 Each site has individual water/electrical hookups. Some sites accommo- 6.5 State Park 864-244-5565 date RVs up to 40 ft. others up to 30 ft./Rest rooms miles & hot showers. All sites have 30 amp $17.06-$18.16.

Springwood 800 Donaldson Rd. • Greenville, SC 29605 30 amp is $23/night, 50 amp is $29/night. Full service family 8 RV Park 864-277-9789 campground/laundry facilities, bathrooms/hot showers. miles

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Cunningham 600 Campground Rd. • Spartanburg, SC 29303 RV sites including pull through sites/rest rooms & laundry facilities. 26.3 RV Park 864-576-1973 Starting at $24.00/night. miles

Table Rock 158 East Ellison Lane • Pickens, SC 29671 Individual water & electrical hookups/some sites accommodate RVs up to 26.9 State Park 866-345-7275 40 ft./rest rooms & hot showers. All sites 30 amp at $16/night. miles

Solitude 102 Table Rock Road • Cleveland, SC 29635 Cabin and RV camping available. 30/50 amp full hook-up prices for RV's starting 27 Pointe (864) 836-4128 at $24/night, cabins starting at $85/night. Restroom facilities. Laundry facilities. miles

Anderson / Lake 200 Wham Road • Anderson, SC 29625 RV and tent camping and cabins available. Free wi-fi. 30 Hartwell KOA 800-562-5804 Please call for availability. miles

68 Wing World GWRRA Invites you to Wing Ding 30 Greenville, South Carolina • July 3-6, 2008

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Please note, only registered delegates may participate in Wing Ding functions, activities and events! Additional lodging and camping information will be sent with your registration confirmation 2-3 weeks after your application is processed. Armbands, tickets, T-shirts or any other items purchased will be available for pickup beginning the day prior to Wing Ding in the registration area. Continued on other side… Wing Ding 30, July 3-6, 2008 • Greenville, South Carolina

RIDER EDUCATION COURSES WIN A 2009 HONDA GOLD WING The number and availability of courses is dependent upon the number of participants. You will be notified of your class time and location as soon as possible. Must be present to win! Note: Certification cost is per bike!* ______5 Tickets = $15 ERC (One-up) Learn advanced techniques in turning, maximum braking, swerving and other possible lifesaving techniques plus mental skills and situation strategies for the ______10 Tickets = $20 single rider. 5.5 hours (range only). ______20 Tickets = $30 ERC (Two-up) This course offers the same basic principles as the ERC with the added element of a co-rider. 5.5 hours (range only). ______40 Tickets = $50 GWRRA ARC Experience advanced techniques in turning, maximum braking, and swerving Total ______techniques plus mental and situational strategies in GWRRA's own Advanced Rider Course. 8.0 hours (classroom & range). Sidecar This course offers advanced techniques of riding with a sidecar as well as situation GRAND 50/20-15-10-5 (4 WINNERS!) strategies and accident avoidance tactics. 6 hours (3 classroom/3 riding). 1 Yard (18 tickets) = $10 Trailering Learn advanced trailering techniques and strategies for safe and enjoyable travel. 3 Yards (54 tickets) = $20 Motorcycles only, no trikes or sidecars please. 6 hours (3 classroom/3 riding). 7 Yards (126 tickets) = $40 Trike This course teaches advanced riding skills for the trike rider such as Total ______maximum braking, swerving and turning. 6 hours (3 classroom/3 riding). Must be present to win! Drawings held at Closing CPR/First Aid This course is designed to teach and certify you in the basic principles of CPR and Ceremonies. GWRRA not responsible for filling out (New) First Aid. Come and learn these absolutely essential lifesaving techniques. 8 hours. tickets or placing them into hopper. Altered, illegible or CPR/First Aid This course is designed to refresh and recertify you in the basic principles of CPR counterfeit tickets will be voided. (Renew) and First Aid. 4 hours. Child & Infant This course is designed to teach and certify you in the Child & Infant principles CPR/First Aid of CPR and First Aid. Come and learn these lifesaving techniques. 8 hours. SOUVENIR OPTION: To receive your event shirt in advance, (New) please add $3 (s/h) per shirt. Valid only for WING DING T-SHIRT orders placed by May 1st, 2008. CLASS # OF PEOPLE TOTAL (Place quantity next to size) ERC (one-up) ______$50* per bike = ______Small x $15= ______(+$3/shirt)=______Medium x $15= ______(+$3/shirt)=______ERC (two-up) ______$50* per bike = ______Large x $15= ______(+$3/shirt)=______Rider ______Co-Rider______XL x $15= ______(+$3/shirt)=______GWRRA ARC ______$50* per bike = ______2XL x $17= ______(+$3/shirt)=______Rider ______Co-Rider______3XL x $20= ______(+$3/shirt)=______Golf Shirt (Qty) x $25= ______(N/A) Sidecar ______$50* per bike = ______Golf Shirt size(s) ______Rider ______Co-Rider______Trailering ______$50* per bike = ______Total ______Rider ______Co-Rider______BIKE SHOW COMPETITION Trike ______$50* per bike = ______Thirty-six classifications! Includes a special souvenir pin. Rider ______Co-Rider______CPR/First Aid-New ______x $50*per person = ______Number of bikes ______x $10 = ______Name ______Name ______POKER RUNS CPR/First Aid-Renewal ______x $50*per person = ______(8 WINNERS!) Name ______Name ______Must be present to win! Includes a special souvenir pin. Child/Infant CPR/First Aid ______x $50*per person = ______First place ($500), second ($250), third ($100), fourth ($50), fifth - eighth ($25 each). Winners will be posted Name ______Name ______on Closing Day. Five card draw. *$30 refund after course completion Grand Total ______Number of hands ______x $10 = ______

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74 Wing World Tulsa windshield, backrest, CB, trunk rack, passenger transformer boards. Driver floorboards. Loaded with chrome. Come with FREE CLASSIFIEDS matching Bushtec trailer and matching helmets with headsets. The stock windshield for a GL1800; stock seat for a 1993 1500 Visit www.gwrra.org/message boards/classifieds for up-to-date, Member-maintained classified listings. Gold Wing with backrest. Will sell all for $17,000 firm. William. These classified listings are a benefit for GWRRA Members and are for GWRRA Members’ personal prop- (918) 945-7554. OK. erty only. Listings limited to approximately 30 words each. We reserve the right to edit entries. Include year, 2003 GL1800 Gold Wing. Red. 24K mi. Original owner; excel- model, mileage, price, name, phone number, e-mail, state or province. lent condition. Some accessories. $12,800. Jon. (608) 592- Type or print written entries and send to “Classified Ads,” GWRRA, Inc., 21423 N. 11th Avenue, Phoenix, 4064. WI. AZ 85027, or by e-mail to [email protected]. Deadline is fourth Friday of the month approximately two months before issue’s cover date. Ads run one month on a first-come, first-served, space-available basis. Late- 2004 Honda Reflex 250 Scooter. Red. 5K mi. 65 mpg. Garage arriving ads are held for a succeeding issue. kept. New $6,000; will take $3,400. Wife’s bike and selling GWRRA assumes no responsibility for quality of items listed, nor for the outcome of due to health. Will consider delivering. Roy. (580) 924-2098. transactions initiated through these listings. OK. T RIKES AND SIDECARS COMMERCIAL CLASSIFIEDS metallic paint with ghost flames. Over $6,000 in performance 1989 GL1500 with a Friendship 3 sidecar. Wineberry. 35,500 upgrades make this a one-of-a-kind tire smoking beast of epic mi. Loaded. Has a full cover. Asking $10,000. If you need more proportions. This bike is beautiful, totally unusual, rare, and turns NEED PARTS FOR YOUR OLDER GOLDWING? We information, let me know. Alan. (248) 426-5042 or (248) heads everywhere it goes. Absolutely one-of-a-kind. (260) 622- 628-8828 or [email protected]. are your #1 source! Over 2000 used parts in stock and more 1358. $4,650 obo. then 20 GL's waiting to be stripped down. We specialize in 2004 GL1800 with Motor Trike conversion. Titanium. 61K mi. 1994 Gold Wing GL1500 SE. Pearl White. About 70K mi. Some Aqua Shields (running boards), raked front (EZ-Steer), trailer Wing parts from 1980 to 1990. Visit us online at damage to fairing, was dropped. Have several new parts. hitch. Loaded with extras. Garage kept. New tires, battery, and WWW.USEDGOLDWINGPARTS.COM or call 305- $6,500. Call (334) 445-4772 or email [email protected]. tune-up in 2007. Asking $25,000. Bob. (603) 448-3707. For 305-1839. AL. pics, email [email protected]. www.paulexports.com, Florida, is looking for used 1995 GL1500 SE. Red and black. 47K mi. Extras like big wind- shield, aftermarket seat, Wig Wag, floorboards, air horns. Lots of Gold Wing parts (no trike takeoff parts, pls) and Gold Wing C AMPERS AND T RAILERS GL1500s and GL1800s in any condition (salvage, high chrome, CB, pinstriped. Garage kept. $9,000 obo. (956) 233- 5034 mileage, abused also) for export. Nationwide pickup avaible. 2001 Cargo Trailer. Homemade, but very nice. Black with 727-259-3021. e-mail: [email protected]. 1996 Gold Wing GL1500. Candy Apple Red. 47K mi. New bat- chrome wheels. New tires, tongue cooler and cover. Contact Larry tery, new tire. $5,500. Located in Phoenix, Arizona. Don. (602) at (765) 969-2493. IN. BUY—SELL—TRADE any WOWMotorcycles.com. 978-4919. 2002 Timeout Camper. Excellent condition; always garaged. Wing. Highest prices paid for clean bikes!!! America’s 1997 Honda GL1500 SE. White/gray. 126,500 mi. Trailer hitch Includes light bar, swivel hitch, chrome wheels, covered cooler, largest independent dealer of used bikes (500+ in stock). and many other extras. $8,000. John. 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Runs and drives like new. A true col- 2001 Honda Gold Wing. Black beauty! 17K mi. Over $3,000 in welts. Mint condition. $ 600. (412) 527-0190 or tcbenz1@ lector’s bike. Asking $4,250. Call (480) 720-2821. customization and chrome. Two windshields, heated grips, driv- windstream.net. PA. ing lights, wing, LEDs. New tires, custom pipes, pegs, leather, lug- Diamond Seat. Gray with velour, drive and passenger backrest, 1983 GL1100 Interstate. Root Beer Brown with factory and tal- gage. Comes with Unigo Unique one-wheel trailer (retails for like-new condition. Will trade for stock seat, black or gray, driver ent pinstriping. Progressive suspension, front and back. $3,500). Rated 140 mph. All for $14,900 obo. (260) 622- and passenger, like-new condition. For 1996 GL1500 SE. Call Superbrace Fork Stabilizer. New Battery, rear tire, clutch and 1358. cable, starter chain, starter and water pump. Trailer hitch. (334) 445-4772 or email [email protected]. AL. 2003 Honda VTX 1800cc. Burnt Orange. About 10K mi. Summer and winter windshields (1-2 years old.). Honda/Clarion For a GL1500: Fire Creek tank bag, $70, obo. Diamond Custom AM/FM/CB. Heel/toe shifter. Floorboards and highway boards. Mustang Double seat with backrest, Honda leather saddle bags and trunk bag. Floorboards with heel/toe shifter. Over $3,700 Seat with matching passenger and Markland backrest, red, Christmas tree cluster baron lights on tail end. Aux. highway $275. Gary. (419) 289-1018, obo. [email protected] lights on lower front case guards. Clymer manual/owners manu- in extras. Concourse condition. New tires. Must see! $7,900 al. Owner has 3 Hondas, no wife, but 1 or 2 bikes must go. Bike obo. Tom. (936) 448-1339 (home) or (832) 721-4981 (cell). Complete Honda service manual for GL1500 SE, $40. Larry. is an antique collector next year. Home is Massachusetts (413) 2003 Honda GL1800. Silver. About 9,300 miles. Second owner. (507) 327-6663. 569-1129 (home); (413) 433-1129 (cell). $4,500 will keep Always garaged and like new condition. New tires. This is a beau- 2004 GL1800 trike take-off parts. Candy red saddlebags. it going. I use it regularly! tiful bike! $13,500 obo. Tom. (936) 448-1339 (home) or Swingarm with rear wheel, tire and drive, mufflers. Only 9K 1987 Kawasaki KL1000 Eliminator High Performance 140hp. (832) 721-4981 (cell). miles on bike at time of trike conversion. Located in Western Totally restored to immaculate condition, beautiful black pearl 2003 Gold Wing. Candy Apple Red. 30K mi. Excellent condition. North Carolina. Make offer. Contact Eddie at (828) 665-6826.

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*JUNE 21, 2008. DELAWARE DISTRICT's Daze Ride-In GPS/MAPS Pirate Treasure Hunt "Come Pillage and Plunder in EVENTSEVENTS Delaware". Contact Brian Gillard at (302) 995-6544 or We list only GWRRA-sponsored functions by category, name, date, location and contact person and information. [email protected] or check out the website at http://the For full details, including rally costs, we recommend you also visit on-line listings according to GWRRA Region, District island.gwrradea.org. and Chapter. Event listings may run up to six months in advance of an event, and will run through the month of the issue’s cover date. “Photo Tours” and “Other Tours” will appear periodically. The deadline for Events is approximately *JULY 17-19, 2008. NEW ENGLAND DISTRICTS RALLY the fourth Friday of the month, two months before the issue’s cover date. (A combined rally of Maine, New Hampshire, Connecticut, To submit event information, e-mail [email protected] or mail to “Event & Tours,” GWRRA, Inc., 21423 N. 11th Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85027. * Indicates new listing in this issue. Rhode Island, Massachusetts and Vermont) in Rutland, Vermont. This is a “Don’t Miss!” event! Vermont has some of the best motorcycle riding in the entire U.S.! Host Hotel is the Do You Need & Claudette Verhulst at (705) 752-5724 or email Holiday Inn in Rutland, Vermont. For more information, contact [email protected]. Visit the Region K website at Vermont District Directors Nate & Linda Evans at (802) 773- http://regionk.cyclesurf.com/maine.htm. 9197 or [email protected]. or register online at www.new CUSTOM PINS & PATCHES englandrally.org. DISTRICT EVENTS For Your Event? CHAPTER EVENTS FEBRUARY 8-10, 2008. OHIO DISTRICT RALLY’S “Cabin Fever”. Theme is “Comic Book Characters” in Columbus, FEBRUARY 9, 2008. GA-S’s “Sweetheart Poker Run” in the Ohio. Contact Roger & Penny Hurley, 201 Southview Lane, Will-A-Way Recreation Area at Fort Yargo State Park in Winder, West Milton, Ohio 45383. (937) 698-4443 or email RHUR- GA. Events include games and door prizes, bike show, poker [email protected] or visit the District page at www.ohio run, auction and more! $5 registration fee includes lunch. (State gwrra.org. park entry fee extra.) Event pins for first 120 pre-registered. For additional information and registration forms, visit our website at FEBRUARY 23, 2008. ARKANSAS DISTRICT’s third annual www.gwrra-gas.org. “Couples Spring Fling” in Morrilton, AR. Join us for a fun-filled day of games, seminars, entertainment and selection of the 2008 FEBRUARY 22-23, 2008. FL1-A2’s “Lakeside Bike Rally” in Arkansas District Couple of the Year. Contact Dale & Carolyn Quincy, FL. Contact Charles Lenton Stephens, 149 Ruzena Frieden, (479) 229-3370 or email: [email protected] or check Loop, Havana, Florida 32333. (850) 933-2508. Available at www.gwrra.org. Just click our website: www.argwrra.org. MARCH 15, 2008. TX-V2’s “Rally by the Lake” at on “Official Products” on the top bar! FEBRUARY 23, 2008. MISSOURI DISTRICT’s Spring Fling Breckenridge Plantation Campground on Lake Texana, in Edna, Or call Sherry @ 623-445-2384. “Under the Big Top” at Country Club Hotel & Spa in Lake TX. Contact Alyce Hartman at (361) 573-6529 or email dear- Ozark, MO. Registration $10; Activities from 9 a.m. –4 p.m.; [email protected] Entertainment starts at 7 p.m. Contact Laverne & Shirley Schell, NATIONAL AND (417) 889-0321 or [email protected]. MAY 23-26, 2008. WA-L’s Annual Desert Spring Fling at The INTERNATIONAL EVENTS Benton County Fairgrounds in Kennewick, WA. Hotels avail- MARCH 27-29, 2008. LOUISIANNA DISTRICT RALLY’S able, or camp on the fairgrounds. Details on website: FEBRUARY 10-17 & FEB 24-MAR 2, 2008. GWRRA 30th “Wings over the Bayou”. Theme is “Mardi Gras Madness” in www.gwrra-wa-1.org or contact M.R. Messinger at (509) 582- Anniversary Cruise, from Miami, FL. Check out the website for all Lafayette, LA, at Holiday Inn Holidome. Contact Jere and 4560 or [email protected]. the information at http://www.cruise-eta.com/GWRRA.htm or call Maurine Pyburn, District Directors, at (318) 387-1741 or jlpy- 888-711-7447. [email protected]. Website: www.ladist.org for rally registration APRIL 4-6, 2008. CA-1R’s 10th annual “Rally in the Valley” form. in Mesquite, NV. For information, contact Tom Lorenz at (714) JULY 3-6, 2008. WING DING 30 returns to Greenville, SC. 968-4393 or Cathy Diaz at (949) 551-4896. For flyer informa- Register now at www.wing-ding.org or call 800-843-9460 or APRIL 3-5, 2008. ALABAMA DISTRICT RALLY in Mobile, tion and accommodations, please visit our website at 623-581-2500 for info. AL. For more information, contact Bill Gulley at (256) 247-1619. www.gwrra-ca1r.org. REGIONAL EVENTS APRIL 24-26, 2008. TENNESSEE DISTRICT RALLY’s *April 11-12, 2008. TX–O’s “Bluebonnet Rally & Campout” “Wings on the Water”/Cruise Ship theme. Held in Pigeon at Lady Bird Johnson Municipal Park, Fredericksburg, Texas *JANUARY 1-DECEMBER 31, 2008. REGION (E)’s Forge, TN. Contact Ken & Julie Zahn at (865) 774-7740 or [(830) 997-4204 or (http://www.fbgtx.org/). Camp Friday and “Awareness Ride 2008.” Open to all GWRRA Members. email [email protected]. For more information, check our Saturday in reserved rally spots (1-32). If camping, mention you Participants to document 5 motorist awareness events, whereby website at www.tngwrra.org. are with Chapter O when paying camping fee. Rally starts awareness information is submitted to the public. Complete vali- Saturday at 8 a.m. Catered Lunch, Fun Run, Off-Bike games, dation form and submit with photographs along with $5 to MAY 1-3, 2008. MISSOURI DISTRICT RALLY, “Wing the Silent Auction, prizes, and fun. Rally located in the enclosed receive Awareness Ride Pin. Validation form and guidelines Ozarks” at the Welk Resort in Branson, MO. Pre-registration Pioneer Pavilion, rain or shine! Contact Mark Heene at (512) available under “Chapter & District Aids” tab on Region E web saves you $5, includes a chance at $250 drawing, five meal 694-3063 or email [email protected] or see Chapter site: www.gwrra-region-e.com/ For information, contact: Charles vouchers, and more. Pre-register before April 15, 2008. Contact website for more details: http://goldwingaustin.org/. Mallett (618) 867-2920 Email: [email protected] Laverne & Shirley Schell, (417) 889-0321 or lsschell_20@ yahoo.com. APRIL 12-13, 2008. Chapter W2 Wings in The Mall, April *APRIL 17-19, 2008. SOUTH CENTRAL REGION (H)'s 12 & 13, 2008 at the Woodland Mall in Bowling Green, Ohio. RALLY, "Mosey On Back To Marshall" in Marshall, TX. For *MAY 8-10, 2008. TEXAS DISTRICT RALLY. In Corpus Hours: Mall Hours our western theme rally, break out your cowboy boots and hats Christi, Texas. Join us Friday night for a once-in-a-lifetime and join us in North Eastern Texas, where the west really began. evening, boarding the USS Lexington and having a special din- *APRIL 26, 2008. TX-O’s Fifth Annual “Heart of Texas Wings Contact Cliff or Donna Miller (405) 949-1748 or clmil@sbcglob- ner. Host hotel, the Holiday Inn [(361) 289-5100]. For more Rally,” at Riverside Park, Brownwood Texas. Mystery Run, al.net or register online at the Region H Website http://gwrra- information, contact District Directors Ken & Barbie Peterson Prizes, Bike Show, Duck Race, Vendors, Silent Auction, and h.org. Vendors contact Harry Dollarhide at (405) 391-7661 or (817) 293-4667 or [email protected] or visit lunch. Contact: Bob & Toby Davis at (325) 698-6941 or boband- [email protected]. www.gwrra-tx.org [email protected]. Or visit the Chapter website at www.geo cities.com/[email protected]/index.html *JUNE 20-22, 2008. REGION (J)’s “2008 Midnight Sun Fun Run,” in Whitehorse, Yukon Territory, Canada. For MAY 23-25, 2008. ARKANSAS DISTRICT RALLY’s more information, contact Phil Craven at (250) 353-7108 or “Mountain Memories II” in Harrison, AR. Activities include our *APRIL 26, 2008. DE-A’s “Eleventh Annual Hobo Stew” in [email protected]. own Arkansas-style “Hillbilly Olympics” and “Mountain Bear, Delaware. Contact Mike DeGeiso at (302) 547-2102 Memories Dance”. Plan an extra day or two and enjoy riding or email [email protected] or check the Chapter website at JULY 31-AUGUST 3, 2008. Canadian Atlantic Region some of the finest roads available in Region H for motorcycling. www.gwrradea.org. (L) Rally in Kenville, NS. See www.canadianatlanticre- Contact Dale & Carolyn Frieden, Arkansas District Directors, gion.org for registration form or contact David Champion at (479) 229-3370 or email: [email protected]. Visit District MAY 3-4, 2008. Chapter W2 Bologna Run, May3 & 4, 2008 (709) 727-2238 or email [email protected] for website for registration and details at www.argwrra.org. in Cygnet, Ohio. Hours 10AM-4PM Thank You for your help, more information. Ohio Chapter W2 Newseditor Tom Becker. *JUNE 12-14, 2008. GEORGIA DISTRICT RALLY’s “A AUGUST 1-3, 2008. CENTRAL CANADA REGION (K) Rally of Mythological Proportions,” in Athens, Georgia. *JUNE 6-8, 2008. IA-H’s “Carnival Run & Camp Out” at the RALLY ’s “Rendezvous 2008” in North Bay, Ontario, Contact Bill or Betty Livingston (229) 889-1705 or email liv- Jefferson County Fairgrounds, 2606 West Burlington (Hwy 34) in “Gateway to the North.” Come join us for our annual rally in the [email protected]. Vendors, contact Ron or Susan Larsen Fairfield, Iowa. Motels located across the street and camping city that was once one of The Hudson’s Bay Company’s original (478) 971-4291 or email [email protected]. For more details, on-site. For information, contact Jim & Eta Chapman at (641) trading posts on the Voyageur route west. Contact Ron & Jean including rally flyer and registration forms, go to www.gwrra- 932-7612. For flyer, information, and accommodations, please Hurley at (705) 752-1782 or email [email protected]; or Con ga.com. email [email protected].

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ANDORRA BRAZIL DENMARK ICELAND KUWAIT PORTUGAL SLOVAKIA TURKEY ARGENTINA BRUNEI ENGLAND INDONESIA LUXEMBOURG PUERTO RICO SPAIN WALES AUSTRALIA CANADA FINLAND IRELAND MALAYSIA REP OF PANAMA ST VINCENT WEST INDIES AUSTRIA CHINA FRANCE ISRAEL MEXICO REP OF SINGAPORE SWEDEN BAHAMAS COLOMBIA GERMANY ITALY NEW ZEALAND REP OF SOUTH AFRICA SWITZERLAND BERMUDA COSTA RICA GUAM JAPAN NORWAY SAUDI ARABIA TAIWAN BELGIUM CZECH REPUBLIC HONG KONG KOREA PAKISTAN SCOTLAND THE NETHERLANDS

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MELISSA EASON ...... EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ...... 21423 N. 11TH AVE...... PHOENIX ...... AZ...... 85027 ...... 623-581-2500 JIM HUTCHENS...... CHAPTER OF THE YEAR...... 2457 PLEASANT VIEW RD ...... PLEASANT VIEW...... TN...... 37146 ...... 615-746-2147 RON HODGSON...... CANADIAN...... 130 DONNELLY CRESCENT ...... RED DEER...... AB ...... T4R 2L7 ...... 403-309-5001 JUNE AGEE ...... MEMBER ENHANCEMENT...... 63 S. RIVERVIEW DRIVE...... EAST PEORIA...... IL...... 61611...... 309--822-8947 MARK ZINGERY ...... RIDER EDUCATION...... 5921 W. IRIS RD...... LUDINGTON ...... MI ...... 49431 ...... 231-845-0382 CJ KARCANES ...... LEADERSHIP TRAINING ...... 543 GREEN MEADOW LN ...... ARARAT ...... NC...... 27007 ...... 336-374-6455 PETER RUSSELL ...... GLOBAL AFFAIRS ...... 34 WEST PARK ...... LONDON...... ENG ...... SE9 4RH ...... 02088570525

REGIONAL DIRECTORS:

ROBERT SHRADER ...... SOUTHEAST (A) ...... 9333 ROLLING CIRCLE ...... SAN ANTONIO ...... FL ...... 33576 ...... 352-668-3164 LORRAINE KNIGHT...... NORTHEAST (B)...... 71 HARRIS ST ...... PAWTUCKET...... RI ...... 02861 ...... 401-723-5959 TOM TAGGART ...... GREAT LAKES (D)...... BOX 119 5051 ST RT 78 ...... BUCHTEL...... OH...... 45716 ...... 740-753-2214 DAVE CARTER ...... AMERICA’S HEARTLAND (E) ...... 1854 WOOD HAVEN DR...... CRYSTAL LAKE ...... IL ...... 60014 ...... 815-477-9893 NEIL ZACK ...... SOUTHWEST (F)...... 2864 MESA RD ...... RIO RANCHO ...... NM ...... 87124 ...... 505-994-4150 CLIFF MILLER...... SOUTH CENTRAL (H) ...... 4515 N WARREN...... OKLAHOMA CITY...... OK ...... 73112 ...... 405-949-1748 ROY MCKENZIE ...... BIG SKY (I)...... 21417 106TH ST E...... BUCKLEY...... WA...... 98321 ...... 253-862-0220 FRANK ALBERT ...... APPALACHIAN (N)...... 310 NEWNAN DRIVE...... KODAK...... TN...... 37764 ...... 865-932-2994 AAGE SCHOUG ...... THE VIKING REGION (V)...... TOCKVAGEN 8 ...... TOCKSFORS ...... SWEDEN ...... 67010...... 004657329129 PETER RUSSELL ...... UNITED KINGDOM REGION (UK)...... 34 WEST PARK...... LONDON ...... ENG...... SE9 4RH ...... 02088570525 CANADA PHIL CRAVEN ...... GREAT NORTHWEST (J) ...... BOX 1343 AINSWORTH...... HOT SPRING...... BC...... V0G 1A0 ...... 250-353-7108 BOB PINET...... CENTRAL CANADA (K) ...... 1315 SHERWOOD CT...... BURLINGTON...... ON ...... L7M1C8 ...... 905-336-6166 DAVID CHAMPION...... CANADIAN ATLANTIC (L)...... 159 PEACHYTOWN RD ...... CONCEPTION BAY S...... NF ...... AIX7C9...... 709-727-2238

DISTRICT DIRECTORS, CHAPTER DIRECTORS & CHAPTER LOCATIONS

AL-E ANDERSON PHILLIPS, R 256-247-5879 AL-L THOMASVILLE CLARK, T 251-743-3147 ALABAMA AL-F MONTGOMERY MECHLER, T 334-584-7121 AL-M OPELIKA HARRISON, C★ 334-291-3234 D/D ROGERSVILLE GULLEY, W 256-247-1619 AL-G SAMSON COLVIN, D 334-222-1294 AL-N SOUTHSIDE HARRIS, B 256-593-7053 AL-A MOBILE TANNER, M 251-973-1978 AL-H ATHENS NEELY, P 256-216-1026 AL-O FAIRHOPE SUTTON, D 251-987-1718 AL-B HUNTSVILLE GRISWOLD, J 256-722-9128 AL-I DECATUR TALMADGE, R 256-773-7038 AL-Q DEATSVILLE SMITH, C 256-896-4192 AL-C HUEYTOWN BROWN, L 205-936-8728 AL-J TUSCALOOSA KOONTZ, J 205-339-5781 AL-R SYLACAUGA BURNEY, H 256-362-4377 AL-D ANNISTON LACKEY, R 256-831-1707 AL-K FLORENCE WILEY, J 256-766-1863 AL-S RUSSELLVILLE SWINDLE, M 256-331-2735

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S 254-220-4057 WYOMING TX-U SAN ANTONIO SEVERE, B 210-403-9299 D/D REYKJAVIK ALEXANDERSSON, J 354-893-0171 TX-U2 KELLER MARSH, J 214-274-3709 D/D CASPER NADING, M 307-266-1822 IS-A KEFLAVIK EIRIKSSON, O 354-899-8007 TX-V RIO GRANDE VALLEY YARBOROUGH, G 956-631-4033 WY-A GILLETTE BOCK, G 307-680-6780 TX-V2 VICTORIA MARTINEZ, R 361-573-1376 WY-B CHEYENNE HARVEY, K 307-630-6285 TX-W HOUSTON SCHMITZ, B 281-859-9229 WY-C ROCK SPRINGS VANDERSLOOT, R 307-362-9206 TX-W2 WAXAHACHIE SIMS, S 972-878-6461 WY-D CASPER KENT, B 307-472-1734 INDONESIA TX-X CORPUS CHRISTI MANSON, B 361-241-5086 WY-E SHERIDAN FREY, G 307-674-7122 TX-X2 HOUSTON RIGELL, J 713-983-0696 WY-F CODY FLEMING, J 307-587-9705 IR-A JAKARTA HAINIM, J 62-21-7262502

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ISR-A TEL-AVIV SANDEROVICH, D 972-542-300-311 D/D NORDRE FROGN RISMYHR, T 00-47-64939271 D/D ANCON PANAMA SANCHEZ, A 0-507-232-6640 NO-A HAUGESUND FRIESTAD, T 00-47-52831025 NO-B SOUTH EAST NORWAY ROKSTAD, I 00-47-63856181 NEW ZEALAND NO-C TRONDHEIM KROKAN, E 00-47-90850479 SWEDEN

NZ-A CHRISTCHURCH SCOTT, B 00-64-3-3833589 D/D TOCKSFORS HAUGLIE, L +46 706280450 ●

HALL OF FAME (Recruited more than 100 new GWRRA Members.) Allen, Donald...... Fairfield, CA Miller, Clifford...... Oklahoma City, OK Babin, Phillip...... Gonzales, LA Mytinger, David ...... Lenoir, NC Brady, Gene ...... Pasadena, TX Panter, Jim...... Canton, OH Brady, Sarah...... Pasadena, TX Carson, John ...... Jacksonville, IL Preston, John...... Jacksboro, TN Carter, Dave...... Crystal Lake, IL Rasmussen, Robert ...... Minneapolis, MN Dodd, Kacey ...... Gadsden, AL Rasmussen, Delores...... Minneapolis, MN Dodd, Josh ...... Gadsden, AL Rennick, Bob...... Kings Mountain, NC Fisher, Steven...... Hutchinson, MN Roberts, Logan ...... Chandler, AZ Grant, Ken...... Pensacola, FL Hewitt, David ...... Mesa, AZ Sharp, Gaylord ...... Friesland, WI Holton, Dean ...... Louisburg, NC Shrader, Robert...... San Antonio, FL Howell, Richard...... Albuquerque, NM Simmons, William ...... Newbern, TN Humphrey, Robert ...... Clarksville, AR Smith, Steven ...... York, SC Hutchens, Jim ...... Pleasant View, TN Smith, Bruce ...... London, ON Hutchens, Shirrin...... Pleasant View, TN Kephart, Richard ...... Pensacola, FL Swanson, Lloyd ...... Oklahoma City, OK Knudtson, Ronald ...... Mason City, IA Taber, Frank...... Port Orchard, WA Knudtson, Karen...... Mason City, IA Taylor, John ...... Fountain Inn, SC Kolaske, Neal ...... Milwaukee, WI Thayer, Gary ...... McDonough, GA Landis, Dick ...... Zephyrhills, FL Townsley, Richard...... Mahomet, IL Lantz, Charles...... Wooster, OH Lear, Tom...... Bidwell, OH Vaillancourt, Michael ...... Epsom, NH Legris, Mike...... Bradley, IL Waer, Allan, Sr...... Meshoppen, PA Lewis, Edward ...... Concord, NH White, Kirby ...... Burgoon, OH Lewis, Judith ...... Concord, NH Williams, Boyce...... Holiday Island, AR Lyman, B.J...... Santa Barbara, CA Wilson, Kerry ...... Gadsden, AL Lyman, Kit L...... Santa Barbara, CA McNabb, Charles...... Springfield, MO Wilson, Joyce ...... Gadsden, AL Michaud, Roberta ...... Albuquerque, NM Zakrajsek, Martin ...... Richland, WA

IN MEMORIAM

Doris Arnett Juan Jaramillo Timothy E. McGinnis Jerry Rowell GWRRA #173089 GWRRA #263 GWRRA #168051 GWRRA #180407 Mountain Home, ID Albuquerque, NM Jane Lew, WV Hortense, GA

Rose Bugert Robert Johnson Joe Millsap Kathy Rowell GWRRA #150490-01 GWRRA #276133 GWRRA #280992 GWRRA #180407 Swanton, OH Kingsland, GA Spencer, OK Hortense, GA

John Cooley Helena Klein Rufus Moore Gary Sanitate GWRRA #125192 GWRRA #56214-01 GWRRA #150047 GWRRA #209114 Springfield, OH Boynton Beach, FL Morton, MS Mercer, PA

Ralph Gasho Paul Lloyd Wayne Newton Sharon Seavy GWRRA #159121 GWRRA #170952 GWRRA #231838 GWRRA #88395-01 Valrico, FL Aptos, CA Westbank, BC Canada Billings, MT

Kim Greenlee Roscoe Luke Shirley Petty Tom Taggart GWRRA #172868-01 GWRRA #155141 GWRRA #017696 GWRRA #284768 Evansville, IN Winston Salem, NC Ferndale, WA Rockville, IN

Larry Ingalls Earl Matchett Morris Reid Mark Tarbox GWRRA #273799 GWRRA #30562 GWRRA #90498 GWRRA #250292 Riverside, IA Blaine, WA Greeley, CO Brighton, CO

February 2008 81 GWRRA OFFICIAL PRODUCTS (800) 843-9460 TO ORDER PRIOR HOLIDAY SPECIAL PRICING APPLIES UNTIL DEC 31ST, 2007 “The GWRRA 3-IN-1 Jacket” Medium weight liner zips inside light- weight shell. Reflective piping. Embroidered logos and lettering. Great, easily packed, dirt-shedding jackets! BE SURE TO CHECK SIZING (below). 3061022 – Med (Size 40)...... $180.00 REDUCED! 3061023 – Lg (Size 42) ...... $180.00 3061024 – XL (Size 44) ...... $180.00 Was $20.00

GWRRA 30th Anniversary Photo Album Take a walk down Memory Lane with your own copy of the GWRRA 30th Anniversary Photo Album. Browse the history of the World’s Largest Single-Marque Motorcycle Association. Enjoy 44 pages of full-color photos—most submitted by Members just like you! This is sure to be a collectible as we’re printing a very small quantity, so be the first to order yours! #4071001 $15.00

30th Anniversary Pin & Hanger Bars Black and gold enamel pin with loops to hang hanger bars for each 30th Anniversary event! REDUCED! GWRRA Plaques Two bayonet pins on Was $3.00 Recognition plaques for someone spe- back. Pin is just $2.00! cial or for your local Chapter meeting Hanger bars (not site. Engraved in solid wood with oak shown) for Cedar City, Billings, St. Thomas (ON), or white marble finish. Order at (800) Sakskobing (DK), Greenville. 843-9460 or at www.gwrra.org. Bars just $1.00. 4061002 – Oak $20 plus s/h. 4061003 – White Marble $20 plus s/h. Stay Cool With RideHide! RideHide Performance Gear’s Tour LS microfiber Toll free phone orders shirt will keep you dry and comfortable in the 1-800-843-9460 stickiest weather. This ingenious fabric wicks In Phoenix 623-581-2500 moisture away from your skin, preventing the Shipping Rates If Subtotal is: Postage is: If Subtotal is: Postage is: shirt from clinging to you. Microfiber weighs $0 - 9.99 ...... $4.00 $50.00 - 99.99 ...$10.95 50% less than cotton and dries 80% faster, $10.00 - 24.99 .....$5.95 $100.00 & Up ....$14.95 making it an ideal “wash and go” riding gear Order of Legions Patch $25.00 - 49.99 .....$8.95 item. You will enjoy this silky shirt with its exclu- This patch is perfect for your favorite friend or relative who Next day, 2nd day and 3rd day air shipping sive GWRRA logo. has a military connection. The patches denote the status of and out of country shipping costs, please their service from active, reserve, retired or veteran and the call 800-843-9460 or 623-581-2500 seal proudly announces their branch of the services. (Phoenix area) or e-mail [email protected]. 3051000 - Small...... $25.00 PATCH-ACTIVE $4.00 SEAL-AIRFORCE $2.00 3051001 - Med ...... $25.00 Unconditional Guarantee: Every item we sell PATCH-RESERVE $4.00 SEAL-ARMY $2.00 is guaranteed unconditionally for its normal life 3051002 - Lg ...... $25.00 PATCH-RETIRED $4.00 SEAL-COASTGUARD $2.00 under standard use. Should any product fail to 3051003 - XL ...... $25.00 meet your expectations, simply return it. We will PATCH-VETERANS $4.00 SEAL-MARINES $2.00 replace it, refund the purchase price or credit 3051004 - 2XL ...... $25.00 SEAL-NAVY $2.00 your credit card.

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Silver and gold-toned solid brass belt buckle measures 3 1/2 inches wide. Black and white enamel set off the gleaming metal finish. Quantities limited, so order yours right away! 4071000 $30.00 REDUCED! Was $15.00 EZ Air Gauge and up From G.H. Meiser & Company, a combination air pressure gauge and Griffin Logo T-Shirt inflator. Works with Gold Wing’s Here are two quick and easy ways to show off on-board compressor, as GWRRA’s new Griffin Logo. Choose between the a stand-alone gauge or with service station air white T-shirt with the red and blue version or black hoses. Permits viewing Griffin Patch Red with the elegant black and gold logo. Both shirts pressure while inflating. 4-inch vest patch...... 2031002 - 4”...... $4.50 are 100% pre-shrunk cotton for excellent comfort Bleed valve permits fine and fit. pressure adjustment. Brass 10-inch back patch ....2031003 - 10”....$10.00 fittings ensure a tight seal and long service life. Griffin Patch Black Black T-Shirt 3041009- XL...... $10.00 4011001 $19.95 4-inch vest patch...... 2031004 - 4”...... $5.00 Med ...... SOLD OUT 3041010 - 2XL .....$10.00 NOTE: The GL1800 does not 10-inch back patch ....2031005 - 10”....$12.00 3041008 - Lg ...... $10.00 3XL...... SOLD OUT have an on-board comressor. The EZ Air Gauge will work on the GL1800 tires, but requires access to a 1988- 2000 GL1500’s Mike & Maddie Children’s Picture Books compressor. NEW! Your children and grandchildren will love these adorable motor- Extension Hose. A 10-foot accessory cycle themed adventures, and misadventures, of Mike and hose with brass fittings on both ends. Use Maddie, two happy little dogs who just want to go for a ride. The with Gold Wing’s on-board compressor. 30+ page, full color books come hardcover with dustjackets so 4011000 $12.95 you’ll be able to share the stories by Miriam & Jeff Aronson and Jay Zephyr with generations to come. EZ Air Combo Buy both EZ Air Gauge and Extension Hose and save! 4071002 - "Little Mike & Maddie First Motorcycle Ride" - $14.99 4011002 $29.95 4071003 - "Little Mike & Maddie Black Hills Adventure" - $14.99 OR 2 books for - $20.00 ! 30th Anniversary REDUCED! REDUCED “Puzzle” Pin This is the most unique set of Was $8.00 Was $2.00 pins we’ve ever created! There’s an individual pin for 30th each of GWRRA’s 30th Anniversary Anniversary Events, with T-Shirts flags and location, and they These 100% cotton fit together to form the sil- T-shirts are very houette of a Gold Wing! classy and afford- able too! They fea- ture our black-and- NOW! gold GWRRA 30th Buy Five Puzzle Pins Anniversary logo on for $4.00. the left front; the back is without decoration.

1071001 – Puzzle Pin - Utah - $1.00 1071004 – Puzzle Pin - Denmark - $1.00 3071000 - Sm - $5.00 3071003 - XL - $5.00 1071002 – Puzzle Pin - Montana - $1.00 1071005 – Puzzle Pin - Tennessee - $1.00 3071001 - Md - $5.00 3071004 - 2XL - $5.00 1071003 – Puzzle Pin - Canada- $1.00 1071006 – Puzzle Pin - South Carolina--$1.00 3071002 - Lg - $5.00 CHECK OUR WEB SITE www.gwrra.org FOR A COMPLETE GWRRA OFFICIAL PRODUCTS CATALOG!

February 2008 83 readers’ rides Do you have a good, clear photograph of your pride and joy? This section of Wing World is designed to show off as many bikes as possible. Give us information about your Gold Wing; start with the basics of its year, model and color, then tell a little about what is special about your bike. Send your description and photos to: Wing World Editorial Department, 21423 N. 11th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85027, or via email to [email protected].

2008 GL1800 Here we are (Paul & Paula Grimmer, GWRRA #237014, of St. Cloud, Minnesota) with our brand spankin' new 2008 Titanium Gold Wing in front of Bridal Veil Falls, Spearfish Canyon, South Dakota. It was our first trip on the new bike.What a treat.We sold our 1997 Pearl White 1500 one week before this pic- ture was taken! It was our first trip to the Black Hills on a motorcycle, and I’ll tell ya what, you haven't seen the Black Hills until you see it on a bike! 1998 GL1500 SE This is my beautiful wife and Co-rider Angel and me (Bill Baker, GWRRA #255063, of Edmond, Oklahoma) with our 1998 Candy Spectra Red 1500 SE.This picture was taken on the Talimena Scenic Drive in far eastern Oklahoma while we were on a getaway to "recharge the batteries" and spend time alone for a weekend.The Talimena drive is famous around Oklahoma for its wonderful changing of the leaves in the fall. It is 54 miles of pretty good riding, but only if you like lots of up- and-down and round-and-round.

2002 GL1800 Here is our (Rex & Jayne Splitt, GWRRA #149568, of Littleton, Colorado) 2002 Illusion Blue Gold Wing on the Grand Mesa, Highway 65 in western Colorado.The fall colors last year were beautiful! We had ridden to the town of Cedaredge on the south side of the Grand Mesa for the week- end and caught this view on our way home.We have owned several Honda motorcycles since 1971, and our GL1800 is by far the best! We attend Chapter A in Littleton, Colorado.

84 Wing World 1997 GL1500 This ia a photo of our (Steve & Jean Sandefer, GWRRA #94394, of Bicknell, Indiana) honey. It is a 1997 Goldwing 1500. It is a wonderful machine and my wife, Jean, and I have traveled all over the United States with many, many, trouble-free miles. In the picture, it is parked at the Kings Island Resort near Cincinnati, Ohio. Living in Indiana, where it gets quite cold in the win- ter, we look forward to spring so that we can be out and rolling on our trusty Wing.

2004 GL1800A My name is Robert W. Ziomek, Jr. (GWRRA #197570, of Chula Vista,California).This photo was taken in August of 2007, when a friend of mine and I were on an 8-day ride, beginning in our hometown in California, to visit the sites of Oregon. Here I am, with my 2004 Titanium GL1800A, at one of the many beautiful lookouts at Crater Lake in Oregon.Traveling through the lush green state can only truly be appreciated when riding on a bike. My next ride is going to be down Florida's Atlantic Coast to the Florida Keys and back up the Florida Gulf Coast. 2005 GL1800 This is a picture of our bike (Dave & Loretta Champion, Canadian Atlantic Region L Directors,GWRRA #72266, of Conception Bay South, Newfoundland Labrador, Canada) taken at Twillingate, Newfoundland Labrador, Canada.An American registered tall ship, out of New England, is anchored in the background. (Note the United States Flag flying from the stern of the ship.) The photo was taken during our Newfoundland Labrador District Rally. Our bike was purchased new in April of 2005 and, presently, logs 94,000 kms (58,000 miles).We've travelled all 10 provinces in Canada and all but eight of the U.S. states.

February 2008 85 FINISHING TOUCHES

Ode to Wingers Up North

By Sharon Stanley

ometime soon Looking grand So here we sit So at times we pull them SWe don’t know when Within their stable Til sping arrives In our drives It’ll be time But oh, to ride Occasionally Regardless of the snow To ride again. If only able! We wipe our eyes. and ice.

The snows will melt Yet the roads are full And try so hard And stand and stare The ice be gone Of snow and ice To keep our minds At our beloved Wings We know that it won’t And other objects From dwelling on And simply pretend Be too long Not so nice. Our beloved rides. That it is spring! ●

And yet we sit here And there's no way But the waiting game Near despair Our trusty steeds Is hard to do Our Wings, you see Could keep us safe When you love your ride Are setting there. On roads like these. As we all do.

In Wyoming, sometimes all we get to do is wish we were riding the back roads. (Rob McIntosh, GWRRA #223460, Torrington, Wyoming.)

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