April 2017

CELEBRATING 40 YEARS OF MOTORCYCLE ADVENTURES

APRIL 2017

WING WORLD

WINGWORLDMAG.COM • MONTHLY U.S. $3.95 | CANADA $4.95

Cover.indd 4

2/14/17 10:02 AM

Featuring J&M’s Custom Elite 787 Series Integrated Headset For Connection to Most Motorcycle Audio Systems.

(With Model Specific Lower Section Cord.)

Available in these configurations.

HJC

NOLAN

IS-MAX 2

ARAI

N40

CT-Z

1-800-358-0881 audio@jmcorp.com

www.jmcorp.com

IS-33-II

N104EVO

SIGNET-Q

©2016 J&M Corporation All rights reserved.

Ads1.indd 1

2/14/17 3:44 PM

Ads1.indd 2

2/14/17 3:44 PM

Ads1.indd 3

2/14/17 3:44 PM

PROGRESSIVE.COM

1-800-PROGRESSIVE

Progressive Casualty Ins. Co. & affiliates. $75 per year premium excludes state fees and taxes, and is not available in AK, GA, HI, MA, & SC.

Ads1.indd 4

2/14/17 3:44 PM

1-8

int ustom Pa We Can C r You Like! lo Any Co INE AN IMAG IF YOU CCAN DO IT! E IT, W

88-

753

-04

05

We Are America’s #1 Honda Powerhouse Goldwing & Goldwing Trike Dealer!

2016 Honda F6B

2017 Honda Goldwings

TEXT “2017GOLDWING” TO 33733 FOR OUR SPECIAL PRICING!

HR Signature Series Goldwings

CALL FOR CURRENT SPECIAL PRICING!

HR Signature Series F6B

www.hondaofrussellville.com

We Do NOT Collect Sales Tax for On-Road Motorcycles • 1-888-753-0405

HUGE SELECTION

OVER 100 GOLDWINGS AND GOLDWING TRIKES IN STOCK

We Carry California Side Car, Hannigan, & Roadsmith Trikes

CUSTOM HR SIGNATURE SERIES TRIKES

I-40, EXIT 81 South 220 LAKE FRONT DR. RUSSELLVILLE AR 72802

Ads1.indd 5

You Can Fly Into Little Rock, AR or Fort Smith, AR Airports and We Will Pick You Up Complimentary and Then Ride Home on Your New Goldwing.

Call Honda of Russellville for more details or visit our website. *Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) excludes destination charge. Visit powersports.honda.com to view applicable destination charge amount.

2/14/17 3:44 PM

FACEBOOK.COM/ WINGWORLDMAG

T WIT TER.COM/ WINGWORLDMAG

W W W.WINGWORLDMAG.COM

APRIL 2017

Contents

VOLUME 40 NO. 4

Wing “cave,” page 38

2015 International Chapter of the Year page 22

Wing “cave” page 38

Driving dynamos: GWRRA Drill Teams page 30

Utopia from the start page 39

Tilting Motor Works expands in 2017 page 34

Product review: Joe Rocket Gloves page 40

WINGWORLDMAG.COM

2017-04_2_fob_TOC.indd 5

5

2/16/17 8:57 AM

CELEBRATING 40 YEARS OF MOTORCYCLE ADVENTURES

WING WORLD

Contents View the April issue of Wing World online: USERNAME: FORTY PASSWORD: PHOENIX

APRIL 2017 WINGWORLDMAG.COM • MONTHLY U.S. $3.95 | CANADA $4.95

FEATURES 41

roduct review Design Wraps

42 Action cameras 44

tips for great smartphone photos

46 Fix your photos 48 Gold Wing math 52 The Mother Road Ride/Rally 54

eeling your way to Wing Ding

56

vergreen Aviation and pace

58

he mighty Columbia river

62

astern

useum

30 Driving dynamos: GWRRA Drill Teams 42

regon

Action cameras

COLUMNS 8 President’s letter 10 Director’s letter 12 Editor’s letter 18 Field updates 20 Red page 24 Workbench

review: 41 Product Design Wraps

EVERY ISSUE 14 Products 16 News 70 Marketplace 73 Hall of Fame 74 Calendar 78 Classifieds 80

fficer listings

84 Readers’ rides

48

Gold Wing math

62

Eastern Oregon

ON THE COVER: Photo courtesy of Tilting Motor Works. Design by Jay Coulbourne.

6

APRIL 2017

2017-04_2_fob_TOC.indd 6

2/16/17 8:57 AM

Ads1.indd 6

2/14/17 3:44 PM

president's letter

P

robably not words you’d expect to see in Wing World magazine! Probably not words you thought you’d hear from the President!

In this case, they mean exactly what you think they mean – we are looking for help.

As a Member and then volunteer Leader I remember saying, “If they would just ask me, or the membership, what to do.” Now I am asking all of you to answer that call and help us become an even better Association.

The 40 to Phoenix ride this year will arrive at Home Office April 5. I hope to see many of you here for the celebrations! In the same way we had a callout for photographers to capture images from that ride, we’re calling out to Members now.

What are we looking for? We need Members who understand social media and use it and know how to manage groups, post announcements and help us develop an even better presence. Are you that person?

We are looking for help with ideas for advertisements and advertisers. Do you have ideas to share? What about reaching out to vendors who sell your favorite product and explain why they need to advertise in Wing World.

Do you have experience as an ad salesperson and you’re willing to work or help us out? Send your resume to resume@gwrra.org or if you want to help then email to Iwillhelp@gwrra.org.

Photographer – do you have those skills?

We have specifications and if you take photos using them, we can use your skills! We need photographer skills at Wing Ding or other GWRRA events. Let us know!

We always welcome volunteers for tasks at Wing Ding. If you are attending, go to our website, www.GWRRA.org or www.wing-ding. org and click on the volunteer tab and follow the prompts. We’ll be in touch, so be sure your email address is correct.

Have you put together marketing campaigns? We need help putting together campaigns for Membership,

8

Rescue Plus, our Benefits, and more. If you have some experience and are willing to share some of your time, we’d love to hear from you.

What about writing an article for Wing World?

Share your experiences with us and we’ll see what the correct place is to highlight your article and pictures, too.

As you have read the above and you’ve said, “Yes I do,” then we want to hear from you! Please send an email to Iwillhelp gwrra.org with the specifics of what you’d like to do and we’ll be in contact with you. As I said, this Association was built by its Members and we’ll be stronger with your help and experiences!

I look forward to hearing from you and THANKS for stepping forward! For all of you coming to 40 to Phoenix, ride safe and we’ll see you soon!

ANITA ALKIRE President of GWRRA president@gwrra.org

APRIL 2017

2017-04_2_fob_President'sLetter.indd 8

2/14/17 11:57 AM

EEN540-03_7.125x10_Layout 1 2/7/17 1:41 PM Page 1

Urgent: Special Summer Driving Notice

To some, sunglasses are a fashion accessory…

But When Driving, These Sunglasses May Save Your Life!

Studies by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) show that most (74%) of the crashes occurred on clear, sunny days

Drivers’ Alert: Driving can expose you to more dangerous glare than any sunny day at the beach can… do you know how to protect yourself?

T

he sun rises and sets at peak travel periods, during the early morning and afternoon rush hours and many drivers find themselves temporarily blinded while driving directly into the glare of the sun.

Deadly accidents are regularly caused by such blinding glare with danger arising from reflected light off another vehicle, the pavement, or even from waxed and oily windshields that can make matters worse.

Early morning dew can exacerbate this situation. Yet, motorists struggle on despite being blinded by the sun’s glare that can cause countless accidents every year.

Not all sunglasses are created equal.

Protecting your eyes is serious business.

With all the fancy fashion frames out there it can be easy to overlook what really matters––the lenses. So we did our research and looked to the very best in optic innovation and technology.

Sometimes it does take a rocket scientist.

A NASA rocket scientist. Some ordinary sunglasses can obscure your vision by exposing your eyes to harmful UV rays, blue light, and reflective glare. They can also darken useful vision-enhancing light. But now, independent research conducted by scientists from NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory has brought forth ground-breaking technology to help protect human eyesight from the harmful effects of solar radiation

Eagle Eyes® Lens

simulation

Slip on a pair of Eagle Eyes® and everything instantly appears more vivid and sharp. You’ll immediately notice that your eyes are more comfortable and relaxed and you’ll feel no need to squint. The scientifically designed sunglasses are not just fashion accessories—they are necessary to protect your eyes from those harmful rays produced by the sun during peak driving times.

Ads1.indd 7

light. This superior lens technology was first discovered when NASA scientists looked to nature for a means to superior eye protection— specifically, by studying the eyes of eagles, known for their extreme visual acuity. This discovery resulted in what is now known as Eagle Eyes®.

The Only Sunglass Technology Certified by the Space Foundation for UV and Blue­Light Eye Protection. Eagle Eyes® features the most advanced eye protection technology ever created. The TriLenium® Lens Technology offers triple-filter polarization to block 99.9% UVA and UVB— plus the added benefit of blue-light eye protection. Eagle Eyes® is the only optic technology that has earned official recognition from the Space Certification Program for this remarkable technology. Now, that’s proven science-based protection.

The finest optics: And buy one, get one FREE! Eagle Eyes® has the highest customer satisfaction of any item in our 20 year history. We are so excited for you to try the Eagle Eyes® breakthrough technology that we will give you a second pair of Eagle Eyes® Navigator™ Sunglasses FREE––a $99 value!

That’s two pairs to protect your eyes with the best technology available for less than the price of one pair of traditional sunglasses. You get a pair of Navigators with stainless steel black frames and the other with stainless steel gold, plus one hard zipper case and one micro-fiber drawstring cleaning pouch are included. Keep one pair in your pocket and one in your car.

Your satisfaction is 100% guaranteed.

If you are not astounded with the Eagle Eyes® technology, enjoying clearer, sharper and more glare-free vision, simply return one pair within 60 days for a full refund of the purchase price. The other pair is yours to keep. No one else has such confidence in their optic technology. Don’t leave your eyes in the hands of fashion designers, entrust them to the best scientific minds on earth. Wear your Eagle Eyes® Navigators

Navigator™ Black Stainless Steel Sunglasses

Receive the Navigator™ Gold Sunglasses (a $99 value) FREE! just for trying the Navigator™ Black

Navigator™ Gold Stainless Steel Sunglasses

Certified EAGLE EYES® was developed from original NASA Optic technology and was recently inducted into the Space Foundation Technology Hall of Fame.

Fit­ons available for $39+S&H Black or Tortoise­Shell design

with absolute confidence, knowing your eyes are protected with technology that was born in space for the human race.

Eagle Eyes® Navigator™ Sunglasses $99† Offer Code Price $49 + S&P Save $50

PLUS receive the Navigator™ Gold absolutely FREE!—2 pairs for the price of one!

1­800­333­2045

Your Insider Offer Code: EEN540­03 You must use this insider offer code to get our special price.

Stauer Rating of A+

® 14101 Southcross Drive W.,

Dept. EEN540­03 Burnsville, Minnesota 55337

www.stauer.com

† Special price only for customers using the offer code versus the price on Stauer.com without your offer code.

Smart Luxuries—Surprising Prices ™

2/14/17 3:44 PM

director's letter

How to be more approachable

I

recently acquired the new Stars and Stripes Bling Sweatshirt Jacket from our GWRRA Store. It is bold and bright and attractive with any outfit. Additionally, I have a handbag of red, white and blue with my name on it. It is amazing to me how many compliment s and conversations follow me when I go out.

While standing in a line at the Motor Vehicle Department recently, a gentleman said he liked my colors. He asked what year my Wing was and we were instantly engaged in a conversation about Gold Wings and the Association. As well as the gentleman I was speaking with, the people directly in front and behind us also complimented me on my jacket and were smiling at the prospect that I rode a motorcycle. Then again on Inauguration Day many people said, “Love your jacket,” or “Great patriotic color choice,” or just smiled and said, “Great look.”

When sitting with my physician during a routine follow-up visit recently, he asked general questions about my activity, my social involvement, did I feel isolated or sad, etc. When I responded with the fact that my husband and I rode a Gold Wing, he was floored. I explained that our circle of friends went way beyond a “few” and social activity was abundant – that we rode often and for long trips with as few or as many friends as we chose. He asked how I stayed so active. I went on to explain that we had joined this Association in 1984 because we had a new Gold Wing. But we have stayed active Members, not only because we still own a Gold Wing motorcycle, but we have made such wonderful friendships and met so many people that enrich our lives. We couldn’t imagine not being a part of this.

Many times I have worn a GWRRA shirt that has a “bedazzled” motorcycle on the front. People will approach with a compliment about my bling and the conversation begins about motorcycles – who we are and what we do.

It is easy to talk to people when riding your Wing in

10

By Sandi Garris

or out of town, but don’t miss the great opportunity to extend your “approachability” when not on the Wing by wearing some of the fantastic shirts, jackets and “bling” (for the ladies) that is available from our store. You can visit the store in our Home Office or online at https://store.gwrra.org/. There is a great selection of colors, sizes and styles that can enhance your riding wardrobe and open the door to great conversations with the general public about who we are and what we do.

Don’t forget our “Patriotic Day” Friday, Sept. 1 at Wing Ding. It will be a great opportunity to show off your patriotic apparel from any country with all of our international family at Wing Ding. Happy 40th Anniversary to all of our GWRRA Members!

We look forward to sharing your “approachable” stories when you wear some of our clothing styles.

RAY AND SANDI GARRIS Your Directors of GWRRA

APRIL 2017

2017-04_2_fob_Director'sLetter.indd 10

2/16/17 9:01 AM

20170206_SENA_Half_Page_Vertical_v5.pdf 1 2017-02-06 오전 11:49:26

C

M

Y

CM

MY

CY

CMY

K

Motorcycle Bluetooth® Communication System

Ads1.indd 8

Wireless Bluetooth® Motorcyc le Ad apter

2/14/17 3:44 PM

Editor’s letter

Ride on

A

pril 1-8 will see the bulk of our fellow Members’ journey across America on their bikes and trikes for 40 to Phoenix. Sixty-two left North Carolina, March 28. In April they will be passing through Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona and California. For those wanting more fun in the saddle, a final run to Mexico is planned. It’s an amazing ride with friends and soon-to-be friends.

The stops along the way are interesting and enjoyable. Many evening stops involve local Chapters from each area who go out of their way to serve a nutritious and tasty dinner. But there’s also the freedom to ride in small groups and select one’s own side routes and attractions. If you haven’t done this ride yet, put it on the to-do list for next year. Rider Coordinator Russ Schaeffer has been organizing this ride for years and does a fantastic job.

12

One stop on the group’s agenda is the Home Office. Over 100 riders are set to visit us April 5! If you live in the Phoenix area or within riding distance, come and join us for a party. There are door prizes, guided rides and tours, talks, games and more. The Home Office staff enjoys meeting new Members and seeing those we haven’t seen since last year’s ride or Wing Ding. We’ll have an article about the event and photos in our July issue of Wing World.

Speaking of riding, we’re finishing up our series on the GWRRA Drill Teams. These guys and gals take riding to another level. The precision and skill of riding a Wing in unison with others in close proximity is amazing. We are so proud of our teams and those who represent us well performing shows in their communities and beyond. Make sure to watch many of these teams at Wing Ding 39 in Grapevine, too. Maybe you might want to try out riding in a drill team. You can do that by signing up for the Formation Drill Team at Wing Ding.

Gear up for the ride to Wing Ding 39 – you are registered, right?! This month we have some tips from Members on how to take great photos along the way and how to make them even better once you get back home. If you’re headed to Wing Ding from Canada or the Northwest, check out our Travel section and Road Trip stories. We’ll have more attractions and roads to ride in Texas and neighboring states in coming months.

After a day or month’s ride is over, where is the next important location? Your man cave! Check out George Robinson’s garage, what he calls his Wing “cave.” It’s a beauty. Feel free to share your Wing “cave.” We’d like to start sharing the spaces where we store or work on our bikes. Send in photos and/or descriptions of what is in your garage, the tools or products you use, storage hints, etc. Email them to me at editor@gwrra.org.

And keep your other submissions coming in. We thank you for all of them.

Happy Easter, Happy Passover and Happy Earth Day to all. I hope April has you in her arms – you hugging the wind as you grip your bike’s handlebars. Ride on. If not, it won’t be long.

ANITA STIENSTRA Editor in Chief editor@gwrra.org

APRIL 2017

2017-04_2_fob_Editor'sLetter.indd 12

2/16/17 9:03 AM

EDITOR IN CHIEF

PUBLISHER Melissa Eason

SENIOR

TECHNICAL EDITOR

Anita Stienstra

maeason@gwrra.org 623-581-2500, ext. 217

Stu Oltman

editor@gwrra.org 623-581-2500, ext. 253

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

RICK AND MADALENA BUCK ERIC CARLSON LARRY COLE ELIZABETH FARRAR GRAPHIC DESIGNER SUPERVISOR

SALES EXECUTIVE Jodi Lipson

GRAPHIC DESIGNER

KEVIN GREENWALD

Alana Hyatt

GEORGE AND ANN HIGGINS

Jay Coulbourne

jlipson@gwrra.org 623-581-2500, ext. 231

RON JOHNS TERRY MORRIS JIM AND BONNIE ROBERTS GEORGE ROBINSON CRAIG SMITH

GWRRA PRESIDENT Anita Alkire

aalkire@gwrra.org 623-581-2500, ext. 218

PUBLISHER IBVC / PUBLISHERS FOR GWRRA PUBLICATION NO.: USPS NO. 462-550 PUBLICATION NO.: CPC NO. 40032110 FOR GWRRA MEMBERSHIPS, QUESTIONS ABOUT WING WORLD CONTENTS, SUBSCRIPTIONS OR MEMBER INQUIRIES CALL 800-843-9460 OR 623-581-2500 EMAIL: CUSTOMERSERVICE@GWRRA.ORG HOME OFFICE HOURS (MT) MONDAY – THURSDAY: 6:30AM – 5:00PM GWRRA, INC. HOME OFFICE: 21423 N. 11TH AVE., PHOENIX, AZ 85027 P.O. BOX 42450, PHOENIX, AZ 85080-2450 800-843-9460 • 623-581-2500 FAX 877-348-9416 WWW.GWRRA.ORG

GWRRA DIRECTOR Ray Garris

director@gwrra.org

PRINTED IN USA BY QUAD GRAPHICS

SEND CANADIAN RETURNS TO:

PERIODICALS POSTAGE PAID AT PHOENIX, ARIZONA AND ADDITIONAL MAILING OFFICES.

P.O. BOX 240, STATION A, WINDSOR, ON N9A6K77

Wing World™ ISSN #0745-273X is published monthly by IBVC at 21423 North 11th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85027. Phone: 623-581-2500.

ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. All letters, articles, art and photographs submitted become the property of GWRRA, and are subject to editing and alteration. Reprint of articles or quote excerpts is granted when full credit is given to source. Send all address changes, notices, undeliverable copies, subscriptions, letters, contributions, editorials and requests to:

COPYRIGHT© 2017 Gold Wing Road Riders A ssociation, Inc. GWRR A (a nonprof it organization) is a completely separate entity from Honda Motor Company, Ltd., and is not affiliated with any organi ation. onda , Gold Wing , Aspencade , Interstate , alkyrie and ondaline are onda trademarks.

Gold Wing Road Riders Association used by permission of and agreement with American Honda Motor Company, Inc. Publication of any article, photograph, illustration or advertisement should not be construed as an endorsement by GWRRA of specifi c products, accessories or practices. The opinions expressed in the articles in Wing World are the opinions of the authors and do not necessarily re ect the viewpoint of the Gold Wing Road Riders Association.

POSTMASTER: SEND ADDRESS CHANGES TO:

WING WORLD, P.O. BOX 42450, PHOENIX, AZ 85080-2450

WINGWORLDMAG.COM

2017-04_2_ fob_Masthead.indd 13

13

2/16/17 9:14 AM

Products

Cool motorcycle stuff AMSOIL Synthetic Metric Motorcycle Oil AMSOIL www.amsoil.com AMSOIL 10W-30 and 10W-40 Synthetic Metric Motorcycle Oil both have new packaging and a new name but the advanced formulation remains unchanged, providing excellent performance and protection for metric motorcycle applications. AMSOIL 10W-30 is engineered for motorcycles that require 10W-30 motorcycle oil, including those made by Honda, Yamaha, Kawasaki and Suzuki (Recommended for transmissions requiring an API GL-1 fluid – not recommended where an API GL-4 or GL-5 gear oil is required). AMSOIL 10W-40 is engineered for motorcycles that require 10W-40 motorcycle oil, including those made by Honda, Yamaha, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Triumph, Can-Am and BMW (Recommended for transmissions requiring an API GL-1 fluid. Not recommended where an API GL-4 or GL-5 gear oil is required.). An online motorcycle product look-up guide can be found at at http://www. amsoil.com/AmsoilGarage/MotoLookup.aspx.

Pilot Cruiser Jacket Frogg Toggs www.froggtoggs.com This sharp-looking jacket boasts a vented, removable hood, reflective piping, a beefy chest zipper, internal adjustable wrist gaskets, large internal dry-storage pocket, and zippered, external chest storage, as well as handwarmer pockets. It is made with DriPore Gen 2 waterproof fabric with fully taped and sealed seams.

Available in sizes SM-2X. Lifetime warranty. SKU: PFC63132. $159.99.

14

Sportmax Roadsmart III Dunlop www.DunlopMotorcycleTires.com Dunlop’s Sportmax Roadsmart III offers riders a great option for a high-mileage, high-performance tire that stays closer to peak performance over its lifespan than any other tire on the market. This all-new tire features: Dunlop’s exclusive MT Multi-Tread design that binds a high-mileage compound to the center and high adhesion compound to the lateral flanks for high-cornering grip new front and rear tire compounds that enhance wear resistance and include an innovative resin that increases wet grip a rear tire profile designed to increase the footprint and improve mileage optimized construction for high mileage and wet performance new sidewall construction to help to provide superior shock absorption for reduced rider fatigue and an innovative new cross groove tread pattern for better drainage in the wet and for more grip.

APRIL 2017

2017-04_3_fob_products.indd 14

2/16/17 3:30 PM

Condor Garage Dolly Condor www.condor-lift.com Meet the space-saving Condor Garage Dolly – the easiest and safest way to move any motorcycle around in a garage to place it out of the way and gain more space. Just ride or push your motorcycle onto the Garage Dolly until it locks into the built-in wheel chock. The patented Pit Stop cradle adjusts to accommodate virtually all motorcycles. The dolly rolls easily on large 4-inch wheels, which allows you to swivel or roll your bike to any tight spot in your garage, even over large cracks and pitted floors. The Dolly has four large brake stops for secure loading and unloading. It’s made of lightweight yet sturdy aluminum, and can be folded for storage.

Made in America. To order, call 800461-1344. $444 (plus shipping).

Chrome Wheel Trim California Sidecar www.californiasidecar.com California Sidecar’s (CSC) chrome fender trim is custom tailored to CSC trike bodies.

They are sold in sets and are set in a rubber molding for a perfect fit. Fender trim is the perfect accent to chrome wheels. Phone 800-824-1523 for more information.

VR1 Modular Helmet Vega Helmet Corporation www.vegahelmet.com Vega Helmet Corporation announces its release of the allnew VR1 Modular Helmet. The all-new shell design is smaller in size, more aero-dynamic and lighter weight than any other model previously produced.

The helmet has a convenient easy-to-use drop down internal sun-shield and also comes with the all-new sure seal shield system for 2017. The shield has been designed to eliminate air and water leaks, this helmet weighs in at 3.6 pounds for a large shell. It also comes standard with predrilled speaker holes for easy communication system installation. A five year manufacture warranty is standard. Colors include gloss black, matte black, pearl white and an all-new matte titanium.

Sizes in XS-2XL. Phone 800728-4898. Building helmets since 1994, Vega is looking for new retail dealers and independent sales reps. Retail price, $169.99.

WINGWORLDMAG.COM

2017-04_3_fob_products.indd 15

15

2/16/17 9:20 AM

NEWS

Happy Anniversary 25th years for Chapter BC-C

July 1991, B.C. Provincial Director Dale Crump and Assistant Provincial Director Grant Driver sent a letter to GWRRA Members in the area with anticipation of forming a Chapter. A pre-chapter meeting Aug. 6, 1991 at Smitty’s Restaurant Terry and Donna Teeft, Rick and Barb Funk, Darwin and Jackie Gartner, Brian , P , ,J , , J J in Abbotsford was well attended, with Han, Dave and Karin Parapalkin, Rick and Jessie McDonald, Dave and Gerri many other Chapter Members in atten- Crosson, Murry Murdoch and Christianne Coopman, Larry and Sherry Ohlman, dance. With enough interest shown, Bruce and Joan Dunmall, Glenn and Angela Meyer, Kevin Bramhoff and Karin it was decided that monthly meetings Young, Bill and Judy Fllintoft, Don Crassweller, Kevan and Robyn MacRae, Gavin and Lynne Kerey-McKenna, Peter and Sheila McGreggor. were to be held the third Sunday of each month at Geordie’s Family Restaurant in Chilliwack. Chapter BC-C became the newest GWRRA Chapter on the Lower Mainland in October. Bill Flintoft was Chapter Director for two years. Since then filling the position was Dave and Patricia Senez (1994-1996), Peter and Sheila McGregor (1996-1998), Bruce Dunmall (1998-2001), Ken and Karen Thornton (2001-2002), Bruce Dunmall (2002-2007) and Glenn and Angela Meyer (2007-2016). The current CDs are Kevin Bramhoff and Karin Young.

Honda expands recall of Takata airbag In the second phase of planned recalls first announced

by NHTSA in May 2016 and based on recent Defect Information Reports from the airbag inflator supplier Takata, Honda will conduct recalls covering 882 Honda Gold Wing Airbag motorcycles from the 2006-2009 and 2012 model years to replace Takata nondesiccated airbag inflator modules. There have been no Takata airbag inflator ruptures involving Honda motorcycles.

For more information about Honda motorcycle airbag history, visit http://world.honda.com/MotorcycleAirbag/ history/. Honda encourages each owner of an affected vehicle to take it to an authorized dealer for repair as soon as they receive notification of this recall from Honda. Mailed notification to customers began in lateFebruary 2017. Motorcycle customers can search www. powersports.honda.com/recalls or they can call 866784-1870 for Honda motorcycle recall information.

LETTERS

Impeccable service I live in Canada and in order to save a few bucks I had Bud at Wingstuff.com ship me a $500 order to a U.S. address where I was going to be for Xmas. Bud was great to deal with.

Not to get into too many details, the wheels fell off, so to speak, and due to one little error, the whole shipment got lost. I was hyperventilating thinking that I was out $500 or $800 Canadian. Bud did everything possible in order to fix the original order but it was too far-gone.

Bud and Wingstuff immediately took action.

“No worries,” they said, “We will refill the order and ship up to Canada free of charge.” I think the color came back in my face. I got the order in Canada, no problems. Bud and Wingstuff.com will be my first supplier of stuff for my Gold Wing. ~AJ “Allan” Georget, GWRRA #157687

February Wingy winner Congratulations to February’s Where’s Wingy contest winner Leo Sutton, GWRRA #4754, of Grand Junction, Colorado. Wingy is located on page 55 in the top picture, on the poster behind the lady’s right shoulder, underneath the Cook’s Corner sign.

16

APRIL 2017

2017-04_3_fob_news.indd 16

2/16/17 9:22 AM

denniskirk.com

WE SHIP TODAY!

888-252-7068

FREE RETURN SHIPPING • GUARANTEED LOWEST PRICES •

EX2802-WW.indd Ads1.indd 9 1

on Helmets & Apparel

M-F 7am-8pm (CST) SAT-SUN 7am-6pm (CST)

FREE SHIPPING & Accessories • OVER 150,000 Parts in stock from 500+ BRANDS •

on orders over $89 to the lower 48 states

2/2/17 8:41 2/14/17 3:44 PMAM

GWRRA

U Training – “Oh, the places you’ll go!”

By Clara Boldt, Director of Training

“O

h, the places you’ll go,” a Dr. Seuss quote, seems to fit Training in GWRRA. Our own mind takes us to places that we could not go in real time. The University modules take us places we have been and to places that others have been. How you may ask? We use self-discovery, relevance and action-oriented modules, not PowerPoint, to take us to places we may never have been.

Self-discovery, relevance and action oriented are the three GWRRA Instructor values taught in the Instructor Training and Certification Program (ITCP).

Self-discovery gives the attendees, ownership of the data they receive in the module. The instructor is not teaching, the instructor is facilitating a discussion of the data in the module. Giving you a part of the discussion and therefore, discovering what you knew but didn’t know you knew.

The modules are relevant to everyday life, whether it be personal, professional or GWRRA. If the module or seminar you are attending isn’t relevant to anything in your daily life you are not apt to attend, unless it is raining or too hot to go for a ride, then you might attend just to escape the elements.

By getting the attendees into action at the beginning and throughout the module they are more at ease and open to what may lie ahead, which in most cases is something new they have never seen in a seminar or a perhaps a new approach to something old.

“Oh, the places you’ll go” when you attend one of the new GWRRA University modules.

Rider Education – How to update your info

By John Bourg, Ass’t International Director Database Administrator

L

et’s talk about your Rider Education information. You can access it through the Rider Education webpage on the GWRRA website (gwrra.org), via the top toolbar “Programs” menu, “Rider Education.” The direct link is gwrra.org/regional/ridered/index.html or http://gwrra.org/regional/ridered/index.html.

On the left side of the page is a button labeled, “My R.E. Information.” Clicking on this button will bring up a login page. Your username is your membership number and your password is a combination of the numbers in your mailing address plus your membership expiration date (MMYY). For example: If your address is 12 W. 6th St. and your membership expiration date is 01/20, then your password would be 120120.

Check the front of your Wing World or membership card for your membership number and expiration date.

If you need help logging in, click the link, “I need help logging in,” at the bottom of the login box. From the “Member Login Help” page, you can also request your password be emailed you.

Once logged in you will be presented with your Rider Education Information. One note, if you log in with your primary membership number and you have a family membership, a list of all membership numbers for your family will be displayed. What are all those acronyms?

When looking at your “Training Courses History,” if there is an acronym for a course you don’t understand just mouse over the acronym and a description of the acronym will pop up. You can also mouse over “History,” to display all your training history or levels history. Get with your Chapter Educator if you find any errors in your information or you participate in multiple Chapters.

18

APRIL 2017

2017-04_3_fob_GWRRA_Updatesfromthefield.indd 18

2/16/17 3:32 PM

Membership Enhancement – Thank you, toda, grazie, merci, danke schön!

By Larry and Penny Anthony, MEP Directors

W

e all have our own way of saying, “Thank you!” This is important in every culture. We thrive on the thanks of our peers. As a Member of GWRRA, you have probably noted that at every level, there are “spark plugs” who put forth an extra effort to help out and keep things running smoothly. They aren’t necessarily officers many are “JAMs” (Just Awesome Members), who aren’t interested in a leadership position, but are happy to chip in whenever they’re needed. Such people are the life blood of a Chapter.

They organize rides, cook for dinners and fundraisers, spend time on the phone calling Chapter Members to remind them of upcoming activities, and in general support the daily activities of a Chapter.

While we traditionally honor couples at the Chapter level by designating them as Couple of the Year (COY), many Chapters have also chosen to honor outstanding individuals by designating them as Individual of the Year (IOY). These individuals may be single, divorced, widowed or simply the only member of a couple who chooses to participate in Chapter life.

There are no national guidelines for this – each District and Region develops their own qualifications for this honor to be awarded at each level. While there are no plans to extend IOY programs to a national level (as is done with the International COY selection), these individuals are emphatically worthy of recognition.

Therefore, beginning with Wing Ding 39, we will be honoring the Region Individuals of the Year onstage, during Couples and Awards Day Aug. 29. Please plan on arriving early that day and supporting both your Region Couple and your Region Individual of the Year!

Motorist Awareness – Go low

By Barri and Mike Critzman, Motorist Awareness Program Directors

W

e see it all the time.

The driver in the car in front weaves … and then corrects – slows down … and then speeds up.

We pass them as soon as we safely can to get out of the way. We look – and what do we see?

Let’s take a walk down memory lane.

Way back in the day when someone was driving like that they were presumed to be either intoxicated, in medical distress, or maybe cuddling a girlfriend. Hopefully a honk, a stern glance or a police unit was nearby to assist or pull over the driver and take appropriate action.

Later there were pocket pagers. We would drive along listening to the radio when suddenly there would be a loud buzzing on the dashboard. We looked at the number (swerve), and decided whether to pull over to a payphone or wait until we got to the office to return the page. Some people cleverly spelled Hello on the pager.

Later, commercial cellphones were available to the public. Most were horrendously complicated! We were limited to time by our phone plans, roaming and signal strength. Turn it on, scroll to phone, push select, scroll to call, push to select, dial the number or find it in your directory, push to select! AAUGH! Now it has become so streamlined that all we need to do is say, “Hey … someone,” and a multitude of communication and media options are at our command.

The Motorist Awareness Program is warning motorists about distracted driving. Motorists have more distractions, more traffic and higher speed limits than ever before. Set a good example. Don’t drive distracted. April is Distracted Driving Month. Go low tech. Go low.

WINGWORLDMAG.COM

2017-04_3_fob_GWRRA_Updatesfromthefield.indd 19

19

2/16/17 9:35 AM

B:8.125” T:7.625”

TAILOR MADE “One size fits all.” When has that ever been satisfactory—especially with something as individual as a motorcycle? Honda has been a pioneer of tailor-fitting your bike to the way you ride it, but in a lot of ways that are invisible to the user. Let’s take a look at a few, including one where Honda is worlds ahead of anyone else.

If you’re a long-time rider, probably the first motorcycle adjustment you ever made was shock preload. That used to involve twisting a rampedand-stepped collar to one of five positions. But back in 1985, Honda’s GL1200L Gold Wing Limited Edition offered an on-board air compressor for adjusting the rear shocks. This made perfect sense: adding a passenger and a weekend’s worth of luggage could substantially change how much the loaded bike weighed and the amount of spring you wanted.

One of the most recent adjustable features is active suspension, also seen on the CBR1000RR SP and SP2. Here, electronic stepper motors automatically adjust the front and rear suspensions’ damping characteristics, again with the input of sensors.

But we’ve saved the most interesting adjustable feature for last. Last December, at the Consumer Electronics Show, Honda unveiled a self-balancing motorcycle technology. A key component was an automatically adjustable front-suspension crown.

When you watch video of the demonstration, you can see that the motorcycle’s rake angle automatically adjusts to help stabilize the bike at walking speed, also lowering seat height.

But these are all examples of “passive” adjustability; riders need to consciously decide to make a change, and then do it themselves. Today there’s a new kind of adjustability—let’s call it “active” adjustability.

One of the best (and earliest) examples is an anti-lock brake system. Sensing impending wheel lockup, ABS automatically “adjusts” braking force.

More recently, we’ve seen ABS grow even more sophisticated: consider the new “cornering” Gyro-Assisted ABS on the latest Honda CBR1000RR which even takes lean angle into consideration. The advent of throttle by wire enables a whole suite of engine-power adjustability.

It’s possible to adjust power delivery for track use, rain, or streetbike riding. For example, Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC) automatically adjusts engine torque according to rider preference and conditions—at present it’s available on the CBR1000RR as well as the Africa Twin.

Honda’s automatic Dual-Clutch Transmission, available on an ever-growing number of machines, automatically adjusts its shift points to different riding demands and preferences.

20

Clearly a self-balancing Honda won’t be at your dealerships this year. But how nice would it be for your bike to offer a low stepover height when it’s time to climb aboard or when you come to a stop, but then automatically adjust to a shorter wheelbase, taller seat and greater ground clearance of a sportbike when you wanted to ride in the canyons? Sounds like another reason to keep Riding Red. One size fits all? No thanks—we’ll go with freedom of choice every time.

Until next month, ride safe—and stay flexible.

APRIL 2017

2017-04_3_fob_RedPage.indd 20

2/14/17 12:45 PM

B:11”

T:10.5”

Likewise, Honda has offered Gold Wings with adjustable headlights for the same reason.

Adjustable windshields? Naturally, and they’re still a popular feature.

ADVANCED HEARING AID

TECHNOLOGY Costs 90 % Less “I was amazed! Sounds I hadn’t heard in years came back to me!”

— Don, January 2016

How can a hearing aid be every bit as good as one that sells for $4,000 or more, yet costs 90% less?

The answer: Although tremendous strides have been made in Advanced Hearing Aid Technology, those cost reductions have not been passed on to you. Until now...

The MDHearingAid AIR® uses the same kind of Advanced Digital Hearing Aid Technology incorporated into hearing aids that cost thousands more at a small fraction of the price.

Over 75,000 satisfied AIR customers agree: High quality FDA registered hearing aids don’t have to cost a fortune.

The fact is, you don’t need to spend thousands for a medical-grade digital hearing aid. MDHearingAid AIR® gives you a sophisticated highperformance hearing aid that works right out of the box with no timeconsuming “adjustment” appointments.

You can contact a hearing specialist conveniently online or by phone—even after sale at no cost. No other company provides such extensive support.

Now that you know... why pay more?

TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR

45-DAY RISK-FREE TRIAL!

Hearing is believing and we invite you to try this nearly invisible hearing aid with no annoying whistling or background noise for yourself. If you are not completely satisfied, simply return it within that time period for a

100% refund of your purchase price.

For the Lowest Price Call

800-489-9432

GetMDHearingAid.com

Nearly Invisible

BIG SOUND. TINY PRICE.

BATTERIES INCLUDED!

READY TO USE RIGHT OUT OF THE BOX!

Use Code

get FREE Batteries for 1 Year DC50 and Plus FREE Shipping ©2017 MDHearingAid, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Ads1.indd 10

2/14/17 3:44 PM

gwrra

O

2015 International Chapter of the Year Florida Chapter FL1-L2 – Wings of Wesley Chapel

By Rick and Madalena Buck

I

n April 2011, we were on our way to a Chapter Kick Tire when we received a call from the Director of the Membership Enhancement Program that our Chapter was selected as 2010 GWRRA International Chapter of the Year. Fast forward to May 2016 at the Alabama District Rally Closing Ceremonies. The Director of Membership Enhancement approached the podium and announced that Wings of Wesley Chapel were the 2015 GWRRA International Chapter of the Year. To say the 15 Chapter participants in attendance were excited would be an understatement!

We have been asked on numerous occasions why we think we were selected as International Chapter of the Year for a second time. Our answer is simple. Wings of Wesley Chapel kept doing what we do every year, we have fun. This may sound simplistic but it is a fact.

In Jan. 2015, since we are familiar with the Chapter of the Year Program, we approached Chapter Directors Paul and Sharon Matz and proposed that we assume the position as Chapter of the Year Coordinators. But we had a request.

First, we wanted to keep to a minimum the number of people with knowledge that we were tracking

22

Chapter of the Year points. Our reasoning came from our experience in 2010. Second, we had talked with other Chapters that were selected and they said people wanted to do things just for points.

The other question frequently asked of us was if you didn’t do specific tasks to get Chapter of the Year points, then how did we accumulate so many points? Again, the answer is simple. Our Chapter averages 12 events a month. Each year we average that amount every month. Having so many monthly opportunities, people can pick and choose what they want to do from the variety of scheduled events. Our calendar is heavy on riding. We joined the association because of our motorcycles. For the most part, you won’t find rides to and from a restaurant. Rides are planned with dining somewhere along the way.

Rides take us all over the state to attend festivals, parades, poker runs, Chapter visitations and rallies. As a Chapter, we also attend District and Region rallies outside the state, along with Wing Ding.

Other unique Chapter rides include going to drive-in movies on motorcycles or riding two hours to

go tubing down a spring-fed river.

The key to our Chapter is we all come up with ideas and then we implement them.

We also hold regular recruiting and motorist awareness events, Kick Tires, Meet & Eats, Chapter Picnics, game nights and more.

Our Chapter fully supports training in the Rider Education, Membership Enhancement and Leadership Training Programs. We are fortunate to have certified trainers, MEDIC First-aid Instructors and Parking Lot Practice Facilitators to meet our Chapters ongoing goal to increase our knowledge. There is one constant in our Chapter – we like having fun and participating.

We have over 50 active participants from different backgrounds and areas that make our Chapter even more fun. The second key to the Chapter of the Year Program is having someone who is familiar with documenting what a Chapter is doing.

Rick and Madalena Buck are Chapter of the Year Coordinators.

APRIL 2017

2017-04_3_fob_gwrra_ICHOY.indd 22

2/14/17 11:58 AM

THE NEXT GENERATION IN

MULTIFUNCTION

LEDFORFOG LIGHTS HONDA GL1800

• 1-888-244-2453 • Ads1.indd 11

www.BigBikeParts.com

* Compared to our original LED fog light series.

• 2X BRIGHTER FOG LIGHT* • DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT • TURN SIGNAL

2/14/17 3:44 PM

workbench

WORKBENCH

Wing World’s Senior Technical Editor Stu Oltman answers your technical questions Submit technical questions about Gold Wings or Valkyries to workbench@gwrra.org or Workbench, GWRRA, 21423 N. 11th Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85027. Please include your name, city, state and GWRRA membership number.

The opinions of the technical editor do not necessarily reflect those of the editorial staff or publishers of Wing World magazine, GWRRA or their agents.

HELP WITH GL1500

Q:

I have a 2000 GL1500 SE with 86,000 miles on it that I have owned since new. About a year ago, it sat too long and gummed up the carbs. I tried several cleaners in the gas and got them cleaned up so that it ran pretty well, but did not idle well. It also had a slight miss or hesitation when holding a steady speed, but was OK on acceleration. This only happened when it was warmed for about 10 minutes. So I had the carbs rebuilt, installed a new fuel filter, and now it runs and idles perfectly when cold,

24

but when warmed up it still has hesitation on steady speeds, only now it is getting worse. So far I have checked the fuel pump flow, the vacuum shutoff valve (bypassed), and checked the fuel cap operation.

A s the problem is get ting worse, I am now pretty sure that the problem is with the ignition system because it acts like no spark plugs are firing momentarily when the problem happens. I cannot duplicate the problem in the shop – it only happens when out rolling down the highway. I have replaced the ECM with a known good one, with no change. I also replaced

the pulse generator coils with new ones yesterday. The problem still happens.

I have tried to duplicate it in the shop with the bike on the center stand and putting it in gear and applying a little brake for a load. No matter what I do, I cannot get it to misfire in the shop. I also checked fuses and swapped the ignition relay with another with the same part number. When the motorcycle is cold, it works perfectly, and only misses when run for about 10 minutes. I also checked the hot air bypass in the air cleaner box and all the components check within

APRIL 2017

2017-04_3_fob_Workbench (Admin’s iMac's conflicted copy 2017-02-13).indd 24

2/16/17 9:44 AM

workbench specs from the manual.

I also tried bouncing the bike up and down (both front and rear) with no problem happening in the shop. At this point I have run completely out of ideas. Any thoughts?

Dean Davis San Antonio, Texas

A:

Dean, you’ve given me conflic ting descriptions of the symptom, which makes it difficult for me to point at either the fuel or ignition system with any certainty. If one or more cylinders were misfiring, the engine would run, though roughly. But if it resolved under heavy acceleration, that fact would pretty much absolve the ignition system of responsibility.

However, if it indeed feels as though no cylinders are firing for a brief period, that would indicate a problem in the low tension side of the ignition system, probably somewhere in the 12-volt power distribution wires, including the kill switch and ignition switch. Why only out on the road? Vibration caused by actual road use could be causing a chafed wire to touch a ground point either on the engine or chassis.

Switching to possible carburetion

problems, keep in mind that each bank of three cylinders operates on one carburetor. So an internal carb issue causing misfire would affect all three cylinders associated with that carburetor. I know you said the carbs have been rebuilt, but by whom and to what quality level? The rubber slide diaphragms sometimes develop cracks ... cracks which can be very difficult to detect in the early stages but which will greatly affect operation of the slides. If you operate the engine in your shop with the air cleaner element removed so you can observe the carburetor slides, you’ll notice that the slides barely move as you open the twist grip.

It’s only out on the road with the engine under load that the slides pull open significantly. If defective diaphragms are an issue on your bike, this may be a reason why you can’t reproduce the symptom at home.

Further grasping at straws, I’d advise re-connecting the auto fuel cutoff valve and testing it with a vacuum pump for correct operation and vacuum holding ability. Also examine the vacuum hoses, which connec t the manifold throats underneath the rubber blanket.

Those hoses are tied together, with

2017-04_3_fob_Workbench (Admin’s iMac's conflicted copy 2017-02-13).indd 25

the third leg going to the Pb sensor in the ECU. Lastly, examine the carb insulators for cracks. These and other possible sources of vacuum leaks can be exposed by slightly opening the valve on a hand-held propane torch, and without lighting the torch, direct the propane around all hose connections. A leak will be indicated by a noticeable change in idle rpm.

GET GREAT AM RECEPTION

Q:

I always read “Workbench” first and enjoy your comments and solutions. I have a tip that may help someone with an AM radio problem. I ride a 2008 Gold Wing that I most often listen to my iPod fed through the sound system and powered through the accessory outlet. It uses a plug-in power converter. I have had trouble with AM radio poor reception with a lot of static when not getting a very strong signal. I thought it might have been the antenna or a poor ground, but nothing seemed to help. FM was OK. I was listening to a call on a talk radio station and a caller was commenting on radio reception and

2/16/17 9:44 AM

workbench mentioned that power converters used on mobile devices could be a source of static. I had never given this a thought but unplugged the converter and the AM static was almost completely eliminated. I tried a different converter and had no increase in static. I just wanted to pass this along. It made a big difference in my AM reception.

Stuart Six New Windsor, Maryland

A:

Stu, That’s a great tip.

Thanks for sharing. I’ll add one thing to this, that being that the power converters connected to a live circuit, consume a small amount of power, even if a powered device is not connected to them. Some folks, not realizing this, have found their battery badly depleted when parked for a surprisingly short period of time.

IT WON’T IDLE

Q:

I have a 2003 Gold Wing trike. I bought it two months ago. I started to ride the trike but after 30 minutes to an hour, it starts to shut off and will not idle. The FI light comes on and will not go off. No code is shown. The bike runs good on the top end, but will not idle. When it starts to come back to idle, it starts to shut off, but starts up again. Have you ever had a problem like this?

Warren Span Patterson, La.

A:

Warren, I’ve not come across that exact issue before. But bec ause the problem is being seen by the bike’s diagnostic system, get ting t hat code might eliminate a lot of guesswork.

Your dealer can access the stored code or you can see it yourself next time it happens.

If you can use the twist grip to prevent the bike from stalling and hold around 800 rpm, bring it to a stop in neutral, then deploy the side stand. If the FI light was on while riding, it should now flash the code or codes. If you can’t keep the engine running, don’t turn off the key. Just put the bike in neutral, deploy the side stand, and press the start button for 10 seconds or so. The detected code should begin flashing.

REVERSE NOT WORKING

Q:

I purchased a 1999 Honda Gold Wing in July 2014. It had at the time 57K miles and since then I have put an additional 10K plus miles on it. Soon after

26

APRIL 2017

2017-04_3_fob_Workbench (Admin’s iMac's conflicted copy 2017-02-13).indd 26

2/16/17 9:44 AM

I purchased the bike the reverse stopped working.

After some research, I replaced the reverse switch.

That seemed to work for about three months. Then, once again, it stopped working. I replaced the switch again with no luck. After talking on the phone with a nice gentleman at a California bike shop, he informed me of the need to align, what I call the rocker handle (the round part that pushes against the reverse switch). He told me that if it’s not perfectly aligned it will not work. After some adjusting it finally worked, but only for a short time. I gave up. I had a mechanic look at it and he couldn’t find the problem but ruled out it being an electrical issue. Now it works from time to time. Never knowing when the reverse might work is a bit frustrating if not entertaining. So I ask, any ideas?

Tim D. McKee Converse, Texas

A:

I recommend before going any further that you check the connection of the green/orange wire to the reverse shift switch ... the switch screwed into the engine case under the right engine cover.

Clean/tighten as necessary. Using an ohmmeter, check that the wire has continuity to ground in reverse but not in neutral. If this doesn’t check OK, check the reverse cable adjustment. If that’s good, replace that reverse shift switch and re-test.

You’ll notice there are two detents in that wheel you’re referring to as a rocker handle. One locates the wheel in the reverse position, the other in the off (or neutral) position. There aren’t any adjustments to be made there. Just be sure the switch plunger is being adequately depressed when the reverse lever is raised to the reverse position.

Use an ohmmeter to test continuity of the three wires as shown in the service manual when the lever is in reverse, and again when in neutral. If the ohm tests are OK, the reverse lever switch is good, and there are no alignment issues. Now with the bike

workbench

on the center stand, the side stand raised, all wires plugged back together, not in reverse, and transmission in neutral, turn on the ignition key and confirm the neutral light is on and reverse light is off.

If the neutral light isn’t on, that’s an issue that’ll prevent reverse from working, and it may be caused by a faulty gear position switch. Jiggling the shift lever may get the light to come on. If the side stand light is on, troubleshoot the side stand switch. If you’re okay so far, raise the reverse lever to reverse position. The reverse light should be on, neutral light off, and the rear wheel shouldn’t be able to turn. Leaving the bike in reverse, turn off the key, then check the indicator marks on the reverse shift mechanism under the right engine cover. This is where cable adjustments are performed. See chapter 3 of your service manual. There’s more to check, including loose/ dirty connections just about anywhere in the reverse system circuitry – the laundry list of possibilities is

WINGWORLDMAG.COM

2017-04_3_fob_Workbench (Admin’s iMac's conflicted copy 2017-02-13).indd 27

27

2/16/17 3:33 M

workbench WWW

I

iker s amera

CO

‘SPECIALLY DESIGNED PAIR OF FRONT AND BACK HD ACTION CAMERAS • RECORDS SIMULTANEOUSLY & CONTINUOUSLY IN ENDLESS LOOP • G-SENSOR & “SMART PARK” • SHOCK SENSE EMERGENCY & MOVEMENT SENSE RECORDING • GPS TRACKER

far too long to discuss here. One thing I would not do as your mechanic did is to rule out electrical issues. In fact, I’d almost guarantee you this is caused by an intermittent connection or a fault in either the gear position switch, side stand switch, or reverse shift switch.

MY WING IS OVERHEATING

Q:

20

ON INE WITH CO

ON CODE

RRA

VARIETY OF MODELS & PRODUCTS TO CHOOSE FROM FOR GOLDWINGS!

I have a 2003 GL1800. This is a follow up to a response you printed in the December issue [Workbench, p. 23]. On a recent trip north I sat in traffic for two hours going over the George Washington Bridge; the temps were in the uppper 90s.

My Wing started overheating. The other Wings I was with had no problems. I stopped at a Honda Dealer in Connecticut. We could not get it to overheat while in the parking lot. After the tech did some checking, he told me that back in ’93-’96 Honda replaced ECMs in Wings having this problem but it was not a recall. He further told me if I could find a ECM for that year Wing it would be close to a $1,000 fix. His suggestion to me was – next time I am in that situation to do the stop-and-go traffic in second gear and it would turn on the cooling fan earlier and avoid the overheating. Have you ever heard of this remedy?

Also, what would you think of putting the cooling fan on a manual switch I could leave on in higher temps.

Thanks for your time.

Brian Henderson Greensboro, North Carolina

A:

Let’s start at the beginning. Please define “started overheating.” Did the temperature gauge needle go to the edge of the red zone, or did it simply move higher than you normally see it while riding? If the latter, your Wing has no issues worth mentioning, especially not after two hours in those brutal conditions. The service your technician referred to was the GL1800 Product Improvement Campaign from July 2003 and it involved a heck of a lot more than simply replacing the ECM, which a little more thorough checking through his TSB file would have explained. Regardless, that Campaign has long since expired, though your bike may have had it performed. Your dealer should be able to check on that with American Honda using your bike’s VIN number. If you can find a part number on your current ECM, 38770-MCA-305 was the replacement part back in ’03. The current specification for the ’03 model ECM is 38770-MCA-P00, but I wouldn’t bother upgrading if you already have the -305 installed.

28

APRIL 2017

2017-04_3_fob_Workbench (Admin’s iMac's conflicted copy 2017-02-13).indd 28

2/16/17 3:34 M

If you have neither, I’d recommend the -P00, but try to find a guaranteed used one, because yeah ... the price is eye-watering. The replacement ECM had fueling and ignition adjustments which were designed to address the excess heat issue on the front end – prevent it from being created, rather than trying to deal with it in the cooling system. On to the cooling system ....

Hooking up your cooling fans to a switch is possibly the worst thing you could do, and it won’t provide any relief for an actual problem. GL1800s from 2006 on have slightly increased coolant capacity and radiator size, which makes them much less prone to what you experienced. The ECM is programmed to turn the fans on and off at predetermined coolant temperatures, and even your 2003 model should be able to maintain a fairly constant gauge indication in hot weather during stop and go riding, but the length of time it will be capable of keeping its cool may be more limited than later models. Typically, I find that the earlier bikes, even those with perfectly clean cooling systems, will become so thoroughly heat soaked after an hour of hot weather idling that the fans will start running continuously, and the temperature gauge will show a needle about 2/3 scale. This is not overheating. For a clogged or contaminated cooling system, things could be considerably worse. When was the last time this 13-year-old bike had its cooling system professionally flushed? It may also be prudent to have your technician check the voltage across the terminals of your cooling fans while they’re running, because low alternator output or high resistance in the fan circuit will cause the fans to run at reduced speed, which will naturally reduce the fans’ effectiveness and promote overheating. Riding in second gear in slow traffic will not affect the coolant temperature at which the ECM turns on (or off) the fans. However, it will reduce engine load considerably from what it would be if riding in fourth or fifth gears and will therefore help prevent

2017-04_3_fob_Workbench (Admin’s iMac's conflicted copy 2017-02-13).indd 29

workbench

excessive heat from being produced.

The biggest contributor to this issue is riding in what I refer to as the Coolant Dead Man’s one. As you likely know, the fans will run, above a predetermined coolant temperature, at speeds between zero and around 12 mph. But any speed above zero causes incoming air to partially defeat the effect of the fans. Worse, the body panels intended to guide incoming air sideways and through the radiators at speeds above 12 mph may not be effective enough below 25 mph, especially during hot ambient conditions, to keep coolant temperature under control while the fans are off. That range of speeds, between 12 and 25 mph, especially on hot days, is a place to avoid. Ride slower or faster and yes, select a lower gear than you normally would to lessen engine loading. Finally, consider turning off the engine if it appears you’re going nowhere fast and conditions permit. Aside from lower coolant temps, your fuel mileage will improve.

2/16/17 9:44 AM

RIDER ED

Part 2: GWRRA Drill Teams

By Eric Carlson

L

ast month we looked at four of 12 GWRRA Drill Teams located in the U.S. and Canada. This month we look at four more. For more about these teams, search “gwrradrillteams” on Facebook or visit gwrra.org, where you will find performance schedules, how to start a drill team and more.

Oklahoma Wind Motorcycle Precision Drill Team

O

klahoma Wind is GWRRA’s newest motorcycle drill team. Sparked by the drill team performances in Billings during Wing Ding 38, we are in the early stages of development. All of our members come from GWRRA Chapters across the state. As other drill teams can attest, there is a lot that goes into starting a team, and we are learning it firsthand. The Kansas Twisters shared some insight with us to help us along, as well as GWRRA International. The membership roster is growing, we have weekly practices, and we are developing routines. We look forward to our first performance in the spring and hope to perform at Oklahoma’s District and Region Rallies and at Wing Ding 39.

30

APRIL 2017

2017-04_4_fw_members_DrivingDynamosGWRRADrillTeams.indd 30

2/16/17 9:55 AM

Old Dominion Precision Drill Team

O

ld Dominion Precision Drill Team may be a newer team in GWRRA, with just under a year of experience, but is has been in the works for quite some time. Will Kumley, of Virginia Chapter L, became obsessed with its creation after watching the North Carolina team, and even more so after being able to ride with a novice drill team in Madison, Wisconsin, at Wing Ding.

After convincing Steve Morgan that riding 1,000-pound bikes within inches of each other was normal, they got to practicing together and in short time they looked like they knew what they were doing. A request went out to local Virginia Chapters B, L, O and C. The original group of Will Kumley, Steve Morgan, John Skinner, Jeff Stobie, Glenn Mizner, John Floyd and Bob Beltz formed what was at the time called the BLOC Drill Team, but was later renamed Old Dominion Precision Drill Team to signify our location of Virginia. The logo used by the team has kept the Chapter colors of the original BLOC to pay homage to the original members of the team.

Since forming the team, a few members have seen just how close a couple of Gold Wings can get – too close if you let them – have discovered that jumping up on parking curbs is possible – but not recommended – and most importantly, they have learned that riding on a drill team is really fun! They look forward to improving as a team and putting on many more shows for the crowds to watch as they promote motorcycle safety and awareness.

WINGWORLDMAG.COM

2017-04_4_fw_members_DrivingDynamosGWRRADrillTeams.indd 31

31

2/16/17 9:55 AM

RIDER ED

S Southern Stars and Stripes Motorcycle Drill Team

32

outhern Stars and Stripes Motorcycle Drill Team was started in Jan. 2016.

We are based out of Buford, Georgia, which is where our training facility is located. We practice approximately every two weeks. Our uniforms, our music and our spirit help us to reflect our patriotic theme. During our exhibitions, we have our maneuvers choreographed to patriotic music on our PA system.

At the conclusion of our trailerpulling exhibition, we release red, white and blue helium balloons into the sky from inside our Bushtec trailers.

We had three exhibitions in 2016 and have seven exhibitions scheduled for 2017. We also do charity event shows, such as Ride For Kids and holiday parades.

We are not compensated for our shows. We do it for the fun we have and for the pride it gives us.

APRIL 2017

2017-04_4_fw_members_DrivingDynamosGWRRADrillTeams.indd 32

2/16/17 9:55 AM

RIDER ED

Mississippi Motorcycle Precision Drill Team

M

otorcycle Precision Drill Team is currently the only precision motorcycle drill team in the state of Mississippi. We watched Florida perform at a rally and were inspired to start our team. We formed in April of 2015 with six riders.

Our very first performance was July 2015 at Wings Over Smokies and then we performed at Christmas parades. We worked tirelessly on a side street doing U-turns, crossovers and circles. Now we are a 22- member drill team that performs and proudly represents our home state and our Southern heritage. For questions concerning how to join our team, how to be a sponsor or to have us perform at your event, call 601-594-9866 or email tarheel488 gmail.com or susehrsn yahoo.com.

Eric S. Carlson; Life Member GWRRA #71589, Master Instructor Trainer MIT 017, Rider o rse nstr ctor first GWRRA RCICP, Life Grand Master Tour Rider 2809; joined GWRRA in 1991. He served on the Wings of Gold Motorcycle Drill Team from 1997-2002 and lives in Bremerton, Washington.

2017-04_4_fw_members_DrivingDynamosGWRRADrillTeams.indd 33

2/16/17 9:55 AM

Trikes

Leaning into a turn Tilting Motor Works expands in 2017

By Anita Stienstra

P

erhaps you saw the Illusion Blue Tilting Motor Works (TMW) three-wheeler at Reno.

That’s when I first glimpsed the reverse trike conversion. It was a beaut and a curiosity. That’s because it looked different from other two-wheels-in-the-front trikes I’d seen. It’s all in the company name – “tilting” – this trike leans like a bike.

Bob Mighell is the brains behind TMW. Like GWRRA Members – this inventor/CEO is downto-earth, friendly, and doesn’t look or act like the stereotypical biker who gives all bikers a bad name. He’s an intelligent (Dartmouth educated), hardworking entrepreneur, who keeps driving toward the future with an idea in hand and a love of riding in his heart. This year promises continued growth for TMW. New TMW Dealer Gene’s Gallery in Missouri has already sold two units even though it is still winter. With many miles on the trike, Gene’s Gallery Owner Greg McNabb claims, “It rode like a regular cycle. It was fun to ride.”

34

APRIL 2017

2017-04_4_fw_trikes_TiltingMotorWorks.indd 34

2/16/17 4:18 PM

As a lifelong powersports enthusiast and mechanical engineer, Mighell built his threewheeled dream machine. “I wanted to build a safer, more stable motorcycle.” One of his prototypes was a Honda Rebel 250. His next, a Yamaha VMax, which went on to set the three-wheel land speed record at Bonneville Salt Flats. Maghill hit 132.245 mph in 2012 and 134.708 in 2013 on his threewheel wonder.

“People have been trying to do this a trike that leans for years,” adds Mighell. He did it. He now has three U.S. patents and three pending.

“A lot of Wing riders are interested in what we are doing,” Mighell replied when I mentioned seeing the Wing TMW conversion at Reno. He tells me that the trike was GWRRA Member Larry Gilfilen’s, who was determined to explore this new conversion kit of Mighell’s. So much so that in 2015, he told Mighell that he was going to park his bike at the company lot in Snohomish, Washington, until they triked it.

Currently TMW has conversions for 1800s and F6Bs. Valkyrie conversions are in the works. Other exciting things are happening at Tilting Motor Works, too. Explains Mighell, “We’re slowly fine tuning it.” Look for that fine tuning in 2017 as TMW expands.

They have been working with dealers across across the country in places such as California, Texas, South Carolina, Missouri and the Northeast – training their techs how to do TMW conversions.

They still install kits in Snohomish, but they wanted to eliminate potential shipping costs you’d have to pay to get work done there.

Larry Gilfilen was back at the plant with his trike.

Why? Not because there’s anything wrong with it. Another big development in 2017 is TMW’s TiltLock – a hydraulic system that works to hold

Larry Gilfilen with his Illusion Blue GL1800 he calls “Road Sofa” with a 2015 TMW conversion. the bike upright at slower speed and stops. Yup, an added feature to aid the motorcycle in being self-supporting. Mighell says, “It’s a complicated product to develop. TiltLock is one word, but it’s the best of both worlds” – tilt-able and yet lock-able – converse functions in one machine, you might say.

Gilfilen praises the system. “The product is excellent, very well engineered. I took a trip from Bellingham to Reno and back, with a trailer behind, and had no issues. If you were blindfolded and put on the trike, and the blindfold was taken off and the leveling system was set to off, you would think you were on a bike all the time, until you came to a stop.” He’s been riding since 1973. At 250 pounds, 6 1 and 64 years of age with bad knees, in his words, “The system makes it 100 times easier to ride than without the leveling system (or TiltLock).”

He adds, “At speeds below 5 mph, such as in parking lots, backing up, or stop-and-go traffic, it stays upright. After a day of riding, you need to turn the leveling system off and you have to put it on its

Bob Mighell and his converted Yamaha VMAX at Bonneville Salt Flats.

WINGWORLDMAG.COM

2017-04_4_fw_trikes_TiltingMotorWorks.indd 35

35

2/16/17 4:18 PM

Trikes kickstand.” A TMW leaning three-wheel conversion base unit with TiltLock will run you $12,995. The base TMW three-wheel conversion, $9,995.

We asked a few more questions of the TMW crew for you. Answers include: Yes, your Wing’s reverse will still work once your bike is converted. There’s independent front suspension. Gilfilen applauds, “If you hit a chuckhole with one of the front tires you barely know it because of the suspension.” Total width of the wheelbase is 42 inches and 36 inches centerline to centerline of front wheels. They use Dunlop 17 inch, 130-80 tires. Yes, the conversion adds weight – 120 pounds approximately. Yes, you can keep your Wing’s saddlebags and trunk. And your exhaust and powertrain won’t be touched.

This conversion doesn’t affect the “height,

tracking or attitude of the motorcycle. It leans and countersteers exactly like the original vehicle.” An added note, TMW “sources all parts domestically and assembles the kit at its plant in Washington.

They employ their own CAD engineers and machinists and make many custom parts onsite.”

Mighell concludes, “We’re having way too much fun.”

And TMW wants to share that with you. To learn more about Tilting Motor Works, where to find a dealer near you, or to see an impressive video of Mighell and his threewheel wonder on Jay Leno’s Garage, visit their website at www. tiltingmotorworks. com. Then go test drive one for yourself.

GL1800 06-16 L.E.D. Passenger Armrest Light with Brake, Running, and Turn Signal

2017-04_4_fw_trikes_TiltingMotorWorks.indd 36

GL1800 Air Filter Intake Screens

2/16/17 4:18 PM

1-217-324-6565 • NIEHAUSCYCLE.COM 718 N OLD ROUTE 66 – LITCHFIELD, IL 62056

Lil Lightning Ultra Slim

This lightweight compact jump start pack will easily start most any powersport vehicle. Also comes in handy for charging phones, and personal electronic devices.

Part # 12-6800

ONLY $79.99

2017 GOLDWINGS INSTOCK NOW!

Garmin Zumo® 395LM Navigator Start an adventure today with the 395LM. It offers adventurous routing for those twisty, thrilling rides, round trip routing that lets you plan your ride based on time, distance, or location, and TracBack® feature allows you to easily follow the same route for your return trip. It also features rider alerts for sharp curves, animal crossings, nearby red light and speed cameras.

Part # 989-1384

ONLY $599.99

Lifetime Maps Hands-free phone control POI for cycle repair services, dealers, etc VIR action cameras (Sold Compatible with VIRB® separately) Motorcycle and automotive mounts included.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

APPRECIATION DAYS May 19-21, 2017 YOUR CHANCE TO WIN A 2017 GOLDWING

Ads1.indd 12

The glove-friendly, sunlight-readable 4.3” touchscreen display and has the following features:

TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW

J&M Elite Universal Headset

J&M’s superior speaker sound and ambient noise canceling Aeromike® VI make their Elite headset simply the best. The slim-line speakers fit in most any helmet, open-face, full-face, or flip-front. Simply speak and you are communicating between the rider and passenger.

Part # HS-EHI787-UNV-XHO

ONLY $186.99

SEE OUR RALLY CREW APRIL 20-22, 2017 TENNESSEE SPRING FLING – PIGEON FORGE, TN

2/14/17 3:44 PM

Tips And TRICKS

Wing “cave”

By George D. Robinson Jr.

B

ack in the ’80s, I was a certified Honda mechanic and loved working on motorcycles. I owned numerous motorcycles throughout the years, but in 1988 I bought my first Gold Wing 1500. In 2004, I purchased a GL1800, which I totaled in 2010.

(Oil on a curve – I was OK.) Currently I have a 2010.

I am a very meticulous person and perform all my own maintenance. Having been a mechanic, a lift was a must. I had it on the garage floor for a long time, but it was always in the way. It was now time to make a garage with the sole purpose to service and clean my Wing.

The work began – sheet rock, drop ceiling, lighting – even on the walls. But my biggest challenge was to place my lift into the floor so it would be out of the way and easy to get the bike off and on. I did all the work myself and it came out better than expected. I do a lot of work for some of my fellow Wing riders and they always tell me my shop looks like a surgery room. With all the work done in the garage, I now had the perfect Wing “Cave.”

This environment makes it perfect for my Wing and me because it is a great place to relieve stress after work. Nothing like adding a new gadget or shining up a spot here and there to take your mind off the troubles of the day. My wife even likes it because as long as the “honey-do” list is completed, being out in the Wing “Cave” keeps me out of her hair (her words).

If you have ever thought about making a shop like this or already have one, here are some other important features needed to make your shop comfortable – air conditioner, heater, carpet or foam padding around your lift area to make it easier on the

38

feet and back, a good sound system for your favorite tunes, mini frig, and last but not least, a flat-screen TV. (I don’t have one – yet.)

You could get carried away with building a shop such as this, but my recommendation, at a minimum, is to get yourself a good lift. I have a Handy Lift.

Also, consider a small scissor lift to place right under the engine by the drain plug. This will get the front wheel off the lift so you can spin it freely or remove it. These will make life so much easier to change oil, tires, plugs, and everyone’s favorite, keep those aluminum rims shiny.

Over the years I have tried almost every kind of aluminum polish to keep those things looking good.

A product that a good friend of mine told me about – and it is the best I have ever used – is called WAB Polished Aluminum and Stainless Steel Cleaner.

It is sold at, believe it or not, tractor trailer stores.

This stuff will shine up dulled rims with minimal effort. Once cleaned, I suggest you seal them with a carnauba wax.

Oh yes, I do ride more than I clean the bike. I rode across the U.S. in 2014, hit 33 states and every year I do a 3,000 mile trip over five days in the Smoky Mountain area which includes the Dragon, Devil’s Whip, Back of the Dragon, The Snake, Moonshine and many more. Love the twisties! Also, I try to ride every weekend. Some day when I retire, I will be riding every day.

George D. Robinson Jr., GWRRA #67501, is from Sewell, New Jersey.

APRIL 2017

2017-04_4_fw_Ideas_WingCaves.indd 38

2/16/17 10:47 AM

Utopia from the start

40th anniversary

By Bob and Linda Beckett

W

e first met Paul Hildebrand when he visited our shop in Sunnyslope, Arizona, to have a seat made. He asked if we knew anyone who would like to get together to form a motorcycleriding club. At the time, I was on a 900 Kawasaki. If we had joined then, we probably would have been GWRRA 5 or 6 instead of GWRRA 85 and 85B when we finally got a Wing and joined. We have been lifetime Members since the program started. GWRRA has been our life since year one. We were in the first Chapter with Paul and Shirley. We were even on the board briefly when meetings were held at Paul’s house.

We are fairly sure we are the oldest advertiser, for sure one of the first three. We gave monthly

door prizes for years to our Chapter. We advertised in Wing News, then in Wing World, and have had an ad in it ever since.

We set up at the first three Wing Dings, back when we built custom seats and upholstery. We even took orders back to the shop to make for attendees to take home. We made over 70 trophywinning upholstery goodies for the Wing. We found that making items at Wing Ding didn’t work well for us, but it got our name out there. We rode our Wing to many Wing Dings, as members not as a dealer. We even rode to the original Aspencade with Paul and Shirley.

Our business took off after we figured how to advertise our custom work in Wing World. In union with the internet, it grew

Utopia ad from 1979. again in 1988 when we developed our built-in driver backrest, the Utopia.

We owe all our initial success to GWRRA. Now with over 42 years in business, we still value our loyal GWRRA Members, who keep coming back to us, and thank the Lord for them and GWRRA. Visit us online today at https://utpr. com/hondalinks.html.

“THE UTOPIA”

INSTALLS ON GOLD WINGS, VALKYRIES & INTERSTATES • WILL MATCH CYCLE’S UPHOLSTERY • ADJUSTABLE • PAD PIVOTS TO FIT ANGLE OF BACK

O

OUR GRANDPA STILL BUILDS THE BEST

SINCE 1974

1-888-343-3320 UTPR.COM INFO@UTPR.COM WINGWORLDMAG.COM

2017-04_4_fw_40thAnniversary_ItWasUtopiaFromTheStart.indd 39

39

2/16/17 10:49 AM

Product REVIEW

Joe Rocket Battery Operated Gloves

By Craig D. Smith

W

AD

40

P

C

hen these gloves arrived, they came with their own storage case. At first I was concerned because I usually wear Large or -large gloves and the size on the label was Small. I was still able to squeeze my hands into them, though a bit uncomfortably, and decided to test them anyway. While the batteries had some charge upon receipt, I plugged them in to charge. Three hours later, they were ready to go.

The gloves come with removable, rechargeable batteries fitted on the inside of the wrist. This was a great feature. The gloves have three stages of heating: 33 percent, 66 percent and 100 percent. They also have silicone print on the fingers to increase grip, synthetic suede palm, reflective logos to increase visibility and the fingertips are conductive, allowing touch screen use on mobile devices.

The first day of riding, I did not turn them on so I could have a control test. The thinsulate lining inside performed as well as my current gauntlet gloves when the air temperature was around 45 degrees (17 degrees on the bike at 55 mph). For the next week at the same temperature, I tried the first setting (33 percent). My hands felt very comfortable. As opposed to heated grips, the gloves heat from the back of your hands and fingers. I felt no sting of cold. Week two, I used the second stage (66 percent) at the same temperature and could feel the warmth, as opposed to an absence of cold. These warmed so well that I felt the heat radiating up my forearms, keeping me very comfortable.

We hit a cold snap in Phoenix with a temperature of 35 degrees (0 degree at 55 mph) during my pre-sunrise ride to work. Using the third stage (100 percent), I could feel heat immediately as my hands were wet and cold from de-icing the seat, speedo, windshield and mirrors.

Where I would have had chattering teeth with my former winter gloves – these are the ones I’ll use from now on. Even though I need a larger size – I felt fantastic! I have recommended these to my riding friends and let them try them out. They all envy me and asked about where to get a pair for themselves.

The battery life on the gloves obviously depends on the settings used. Using stage one, they lasted about four hours.

Stage two garnered a three-hour life span. At 100 percent, the gloves kept me warm for around 2.5 hours. I found the times to be perfect for a daily commute to and from work or for shorter day riding.

APRIL 2017

2017-04_4-fw-productreview.indd 40

2/14/17 2:35 PM

Product REVIEW

Route 66 transfer Total Wrap by Design Wraps

By Craig D. Smith

I

’ve gone from bandanas to do-rags to skullcaps in my riding history, as well as other offerings on the market. Each has merits for their original intent – no frills functionality, keeping your hairstyle or a modification of the bandana to simplify its donning. When I got my hands on the Route 66 Total Wrap from Design Wraps, it accomplished all three in a single product.

Total Wrap comes in many colors and designs – from black to bling. Mine came with a transfer/silk screening of the Mother Road’s distinctive highway signage. This accessory differs from many of the existing methods of head coverage as it is much thicker than a do-rag, but has the same stretchy consistency. As opposed to the standard skullcap, which has a modest “sweat band” height, the Design Wrap product boasts a 3.5-inch headband.

Another unique feature of the Total Wrap is the length of the “tail.” While bandanas and skullcaps have very short extensions in the back after the tie, this extends down long enough to go under your jacket collar – a true benefit in keeping the back of your neck warm during cold rides. Yes, a do-rag sports a long “tail,” but as noted previously, it is thinner, more like pantyhose material, than the thickness provided by Design Wraps. This one provides additional cushioning under the helmet and does admirably at wicking away sweat.

Total Wrap is only one in their product line. They also have a 5-inch Wide Knotted Band (pre-knotted), 3.5-inch Headbands, Beanies (a traditional stocking cap style), winter headwear and shirts. Having been in business since 1989 and under new ownership by a motorcycling enthusiast, I see them sticking around for the long haul.

WINGWORLDMAG.COM

2017-04_4-fw-productreview.indd 41

41

2/14/17 2:35 PM

ACTION CAMERAS BRING THE ADVENTURE HOME

W

hat trip is complete without video or photos to show the kids, share with friends on social media or reminisce years later after that trip of a lifetime? But what options are out there if you’re new to riding or new to shooting video? And for seasoned riders, what are the newest? Whether your bird’s eye view is from the motorcycle, helmet or your glasses/goggles; here are just a few of the offerings available for your next adventure.

Keep in mind that the price goes up along with features. You are the only one who can determine what features you need and those you can do without.

GoPro Hero5 Black One of the leaders of action cameras, Hero5 Black shoots 4K video or 12-megapixel photos, has a rear 2-inch touchscreen, voice control and GPS. A biggie – you can shoot stills in raw and edit them with this camera. One-button control on the side of the camera allows a single press to start recording. $399.99.

BODY

BATTERY LIFE

SCREEN

WEIGHT

STILL RES.

DIMENSIONS

CUBOID BLOCK PLASTIC

90 MIN - 4K@30 FPS, 150 MIN 1080P@30FPS

2.0 TOUCH SCREEN

117 GRAMS

12MP

44.6 X 62 X 32.7mm

Sena Prism Tube Placing this lightweight action camera on your motorcycle helmet allows you to capture the audio and video in HD quality with the touch of a button.

Slide the switch forward to power it on to instantly start recording your adventure.

Prism Tube can be installed and removed quickly and efficiently on all types of motorcycle helmets. The camera comes with two different mounts, each with options for installing on the outside of your helmet to achieve the best angle.

With a 360-degree rotation of the camera and the lens, it can also be adjusted to capture an even wider variety of camera angles. It retails for $119.

TomTom Bandit This bullet shaped camera has nice editing features – just shake, edit and upload. It weighs a little more at 190 grams, but is easy to mount. Taking years of GPS experience, TomTom has built-in a series of sensors that not only record location but speed and G-force too, so that when these sensors pick up that something exciting has happened they automatically tag the footage.

Bluetooth remote control. $249.99.

BATTERY LIFE

SCREEN

3 HRS -1080P@30

.87X1"

42

VID SPEED/RES 4K15 fps

STILL RES. 16MP

WEIGHT

DIMENSIONS

190 GRAMS

94 X 38 X 52mm

APRIL 2017

2017-04_4_fw_gear_CamerasGalore.indd 42

2/16/17 10:54 AM

gear

Olympus Tough TG-Tracker

Released May 2016, the pocket-size TG-Tracker is waterproof, dustproof, shockproof, freezeproof and crushproof (to certain points, for example, freezeproof up to -10 Celsius). An ultra wide 204-degree lens fronts a 1/2.3-inch CMOS sensor. Sensors are the big news for the Tracker with GPS, compass, acceleration sensors plus a barometer and thermometer all capturing data from inside the compact case. $319.99.

BATTERY LIFE

SCREEN

DIMENSIONS

WEIGHT

95 MIN @4K/30P

1.5" TILT-OUT

35 X 93.2 mm

180 GRAMS

VIDO RES/SPEED

STILL RES

4K@30P, 1080@ 60P/30P

8MP

Garmin Virb Ultra 30 Contour Roam3 Action Camera Contour Roam3 has an aluminum bullet-shaped body, which is waterproof up to 30 feet without a case. It boasts a 207-degree rotating lens and laser alignment. A memory card is included and you’ll be able to shoot 1080 pixel HD video with its 170-degree wide-angle lens.

The battery is rechargeable but not removable. It sells for $199.99.

Drift Ghost 4K Action Camera New in Oct. 2016, this bullet-form camera shoots at 4K resolution and has a long battery life of 180240 minutes. From “bullet” form to a 300-degree rotating lens, it was designed to move with you wherever your journey takes you.

The side panel can be clipped on and off, letting users attach a variety of modules to customize the camera, including battery packs, an LCD viewfinder or a 4G unit. A remote control is standard. $329.99.

Sykik Rider SRBCX21F The new line of Sykik Rider Biker’s Cameras, by Pacific Southwest Electronics Inc. (established in 1986), are designed to be easily installed, with a pair of action cameras for the front and back of motorcycles. All units are mounted to start recording once the ignition is turned on and stop when turning off the ignition. With loop recording, it never stops recording on your micro SD memory card. In case of an accident, with use of the built-in

Garmin Virb Ultra 30 is one of the lightest 4K action cameras and you can shoot hands-free using only voice commands. Shooting up to 4K at 30 frames per second, your video will definitely have detail. Virb Ultra 30 also features 3-axis image stabilization, is waterproof up to 40 meters, and has an app that allows you to view, edit and live stream videos. Other goodies: high-sensitivity GPS, accelerometer, gyroscope, altimeter and compass. $399.99.

G-sensor, footage will be preserved and deleted manually only. Optional GPS tracker will show your movement on Google map along with your speed and direction of travel.

Playback of front, back and GPS information next to each other is possible through free software. Resolutions of up to 1080 pixels and recording speed of up to 60 fps guaranties quality recording. A new “Smart Park” feature will start the recording as soon as bike movement is sensed, and stops recording when no movement is detected for three minutes. $249.95.

WINGWORLDMAG.COM

2017-04_4_fw_gear_CamerasGalore.indd 43

43

2/16/17 10:54 AM

how-to

7

tips for great smartphone photos

By Ron Johns

GorillaPod. It’s a tiny tripod with flexible legs that you can mount anywhere, and it fits in your pocket so there’s no excuse for not having a tripod with you. Glif Tripod Mount and Stand for smartphones is the simple, inexpensive way to mount your phone onto the tripod. Even with a tripod, you may move the phone when you press the shutter. The solution – a remote shutter release. I use an inexpensive remote that connects via Bluetooth and works up to a distance of 30 feet.

TIP TWO: Use good composition for your photos.

The Rule of Thirds is one of the most basic and important rules.

It’s very simple – divide the photo frame into thirds both horizontally and vertically with an imaginary grid and then place the main subject on one of the intersecting lines, rather than dead center. I can set my iPhone to show that grid on the screen. It’s very helpful to position the subject in the right place. The horizon should always be level, too, and this grid makes that much easier to accomplish.

You can always correct an out-oflevel horizon later during editing if you don’t get it quite right.

TIP THREE: Never use the

W

hat’s the best camera to use for documenting your ride? It’s the one you always have with you, in your pocket – the one in your smartphone. It’s much more than a point-and-shoot camera. Here are seven easy tips to enhance your photos so that your friends and relatives will actually look forward to seeing them. (I use an iPhone, so some of these tips refer to that particular phone. I’m

44

sure that Android phones have similar features.)

TIP ONE: Always use a tripod.

It is difficult to hold a camera steady so that your photos are sharp. It’s even more difficult with a phone because it’s so small and light. I prefer a lightweight, inexpensive travel tripod that collapses to only 16 inches in length. I bungee it on the luggage rack on my Wing. I also use a Joby

zoom function.

The smartphone camera has a digital, not an optical zoom.

Without going into all the technical details about pixels, etc., the further you zoom in, the lower the quality of the photo.

Zoom with your feet. If the subject doesn’t fill the frame, which you should always strive for, move closer. Add-on telephoto lenses are available if you really have a need for one. Or, the new iPhone 7 has an optical telephoto lens included. You can also crop your photo in editing, but use it

APRIL 2017

2017-04_4_fw_how-to_SevenTipsforGreatSmartphonePhotos.indd 44

2/16/17 10:57 AM

how-to sparingly – the more you crop, the lower the quality of the photograph.

TIP FOUR: Always manually set the focus and exposure.

Yes, the camera will do this automatically, but it doesn’t have the eyes and the brain that you do and it doesn’t always get it right. It always focuses right in the center of the photo. Following the Rule of Thirds, your main subject shouldn’t be in the center.

To set the focus, tap on the screen over the main subject, wherever it is. A yellow frame (or a focus point or circle in some Androids) will appear around that exact area, indicating that the camera is focused on this point. A yellow sun icon (or another focal marker in Androids) appears next to the frame. Swiping your finger up or down increases or decreases the exposure till you reach the most pleasing overall appearance.

On a similar note, many of our riding photos include landscapes with bright sky and darker foregrounds. It’s difficult for your camera to set proper exposure for the entire scene, so it just averages everything, resulting in an average photo. The solution: shoot in HDR mode.

HDR stands for “High Dynamic Range,” or, light and dark areas in the same scene. Just tap HDR and set it to “on.” Then, the camera shoots three photos, exposing one for the light area, one for the dark area, and one somewhere in between. It combines the three photos for the best possible results. Note: since the camera is shooting three photos, it’s even more important to hold the camera steady (See Tip One: Use a tripod). You can also apply an HDR filter during the editing process.

TIP FIVE: Shoot in Burst Mode. word of caution: most people tend Setting up to get the perfect shot of your buddy scraping through that curve? And wondering how many times you will have to make him do it till you get the really good shot? No need. Just hold the shutter button down as he goes by and the camera shoots 10 frames per second. It saves all the burst photos separately so they are easy to find. Later, look through them, pick the perfect shot and delete the rest. Of course, this works great for any moving subject – kids, animals, etc.

TIP SIX: Edit.

Do you marvel at the sensational professional photos you see in Wing World? You can bet that every one has been edited to make it better. Everything you shoot should be enhanced before sharing because your camera purposely records rather blah photos – not much contrast, not too light, not too dark, etc., etc.

But today, editing is so easy that even an electronically challenged person like me can do it. There are hundreds of apps available, many of them free. I use Snapseed (by Google) 99 percent of the time. It does most of the things I need it to do, it’s extremely easy to use, and it’s free. There are 11 different “tools” and 13 different “filters” to enhance your original photo.

Download the free app, open one of your photos, and play with all the tools and filters. For example, the “Tune Image” tool includes the following adjustments: Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, Ambiance, Highlights, Shadows, and Warmth.

Each edit is accomplished with a swipe of your finger up or down, right or left. You witness the changes as they occur. Then save it or not. You never lose the original, so you just can’t mess it up. One

to over-edit their photos when they first start using the editing apps. Use editing sparingly so your photos still look natural.

TIP SEVEN: Cull your photos.

I see Facebook posts all the time like, “Here’s 276 pictures from our vacation. Enjoy.” Uh, I don’t think so. Even Grandma probably won’t wade through that many pictures.

Do like the professionals do – mercilessly eliminate anything that isn’t the best. Those pros appear so talented partially because they never show you their crappy shots.

And they shoot plenty of crappy photos, just like you and I do. So, in preparation for sharing your 2,500 photos from your crosscountry ride, choose three to five that are simply jaw-dropping, stunning shots and share them.

Your reputation as a wonderful photographer will just soar and you will genuinely entertain your friends and relatives.

These seven basic tips will produce exceptional photos without splurging for the Digital Single Lens Reflex (DSLR) camera.

And this is only a starting point. The capabilities of your smartphone camera are nearly unlimited.

Your friends and relatives will be delighted, too!

Ron Johns, GWRRA #273181, rides a 2012 Gold Wing. After a 35-year hiatus, he got back in the saddle about 10-12 years ago. Johns owned and operated a scuba diving business for 32 years in Nebraska, during which time he edited two scuba diving textbooks, had articles published, and sold numerous underwater photos and videos. He is now retired and lives in Ocala, Florida.

WINGWORLDMAG.COM

2017-04_4_fw_how-to_SevenTipsforGreatSmartphonePhotos.indd 45

45

2/16/17 10:57 AM

tips & tricks Original image

Fix your photos

By Larry Cole

I

f, like me, you started taking photographs in the days when you exposed emulsion on a celluloid strip, you know how frustrating it was to develop a roll only to find most of your shots had fatal flaws. If you were serious and had a darkroom, you learned the mysteries of cropping, burning and dodging. You had to be hardcore to try it with color photos.

Digital photography eliminated a lot of that up front. Instead of waiting a week to see if your oncein-a-lifetime vacation pics turned out, you get to see them instantly and retake them on the spot – no wasted film expense, either. This doesn’t mean you can’t improve on them, however. Everyone should learn to do a few basic fixes, no matter how you share your shots.

“Photoshop” has become a verb, of course, although it primarily refers to Adobe Photoshop. The software is pretty much the gold standard of photo processing and is priced accordingly. However there is a depth to the program that most users will never need. Simple, cheap or free image editing software (what some know as “paint programs”) will do almost everything you need.

Crop, crop crop This is easy in any program and almost all of your photos will look better for it. A tiny grouping of

46

people in front of a building – crop it! Get rid of that person about to walk into the shot. Eliminate that ceiling and light fixture! Today’s cameras shoot pictures large enough that usually they can handle some cropping. While you’re at it, learn how to rotate your shots by a small degree, then crop when they’re level.

Size matters Image size on new cameras is ridiculously high for most uses. You don’t necessarily need to email a friend a 4000 x 3000 pixel shot of the big fish you caught. Facebook resizes everything you post, so save time on uploading by cropping first, then adjust image size. I find that 1024 x 768 works well on social media. Note, however that many “cloud” photo storage services, such as Photobucket will compress your shots, too. Your 16-megapixel shot won’t be at that resolution when you download it back. Save the good stuff to your own hard drive.

Brightness, contrast, color correction This is a classic case where less is more. Don’t crank up Saturation until it looks like Peter Max shot it. Experiment gently with these controls. Photoshop’s function Auto Levels generally gives good results with a decently exposed shot, but will sometimes make a marginal shot look posterized.

Image after editing

Removing stuff This can be a little tougher and requires practice. If you have a great vacation shot and find later there’s a power line across the sky, or a big bug splat on the windscreen of your otherwise spotless bike, you might be able to fix it. Photoshop has a Healing Brush tool that’s handy. oom in on the offending object and, after selecting the tool, Alt-click an adjacent area.

Then, use it sparingly like a brush over the object. You may have to Alt-click new areas if you are trying to remove something large. If you mess up, Photoshop allows you to backstep to an earlier version of the pic. For simpler editing programs, you can try using the Eyedropper tool to capture the color adjacent to the object, then use a soft brush tool to paint over it. Always use Save As when you’re done so your original stays original. I usually add a C or an S suffix to the file name so I know what I’ve altered.

Forget all of the above If you’re submitting pictures for publication, they don’t want shots that are photoshopped within an inch of their digital life. Send them your best effort and let their graphics department do their job – they have lots more experience at it.

GWRRA #150487, Cole lives in Oregon, and rides a 1976 Wing.

He has been passionate about photography for 50 years.

APRIL 2017

2017-04_4_fw_tipsandtricks_FixingPhotos.indd 46

2/16/17 10:59 AM

Ads1.indd 13

2/16/17 1:49 PM

road trips Surreal landscape is around every turn in Badlands National Park, South Dakota.

GOLD WING MATH: 5 X 15 = 5,760

By Kevin Greenwald

B

efore frowning at my arithmetic, keep in mind I’m just another stereotypical Gold Wing enthusiast, bearing a patch on jacket shoulders to proudly display states I’ve ridden thru on a motorcycle. Recently, I carved enough time out of my busy schedule as an instructor at the Road America Motorcycle School to press tires in the five remaining states of all 48 contiguous ones, satisfying a bucket-list quest. Those five stood far from my home base in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, a solo journey of marathon proportions that would eventually total nearly 5,800 miles to acquaint myself with Nevada, California, Oregon, Washington and Idaho. Funny how when you

48

own something as dependable as a Gold Wing, small numbers morph into really big ones – aka “Gold Wing math.”

Three western routes were on the drawing board, taking into consideration weather systems prominent on the day I would flip the kickstand up for the first of hundreds of times over the next 15 days. Highway 2 near the northern border of the United States could certainly be calmer than the superslabs, but with an obvious time penalty. Interstate 90 would work, but vectored me on a collision course with the chaos and congestion of Sturgis Bike Week – not a tempting prospect. By process of elimination and previewing the oft-consulted Intellicast Radar App, Inter-

state 80 won out as the trail of choice for this expedition, with no patches of green prowling along that route.

On a Wisconsin Monday dawning clear and warm, I coaxed the Wing southwest toward Dubuque, Iowa. Worthy of note: faithfully following the maintenance schedule for my motorcycle, the only prep had been to shoe my mount with new rubber. I scored the last remaining pair of Dunlop Elite 3’s from my dealer (Badger Honda – Manitowoc, Wisconsin), knowing that the Elite 4’s were premiering and will be the tires of choice by the time I returned.

I constantly smiled at the good people of Iowa (friends there cherish the Field of

APRIL 2017

2017-04_4_fw_roadtrips_GoldWingMath.indd 48

2/16/17 11:04 AM

road trips Dreams in Dyersville, attended their state fair a few years back), who don’t ever seem to be in any bit of a hurry to get anywhere. They go about their business at such a relaxed pace, whether a gas station, big-box store or lunch stop, and it was the only state with posted milelong “Acceleration Lanes” adjacent to on-ramps – apparently interstate speeds require some courage.

Once mingled with travelers from many states on I-80, speeds picked up and laid-back Iowa gave way to a cornfield-blanketed Nebraska, which transitioned to a hot and breezy Wyoming (couple of days passed here, folks – I don’t ride that fast, but posted limits were now 80 mph!). Not once did the Wing overheat, sputter, shudder or fail to impress me, and as a former Motor Officer, I don’t impress easily.

Wyoming began as Nebraska ended – rolling prairie watched over by skittish pronghorns.

The altimeter on my Garmin Zumo had been climbing for some time, and at 7,000 feet in the Rocky Mountains, the Continental Divide was crossed for the first time. This is an arbitrary division of rivers that eventually flow either into the Atlantic, or are destined to find the Pacific.

The demarcation meanders about in mountainous terrain, ergo I would cross it several more times before descending toward northeastern Utah.

The sprawl of Salt Lake City soon filled the windshield, and previously cautioned hazards of “Falling Rock,” “Antelope Crossings” and “High Winds” were replaced by frantic noon-hour traffic. Sifting thru

this minefield with headlights modulating for conspicuity, the Gold Wing shuttled me safely to where congestion waned and the Great Salt Lake came into view, an expansive body of water with salt flats seemingly everywhere – a wonder to behold.

Pushing on ever westward, the desolation of the Great Salt Lake Desert was a sober reminder that it’s just you, your wits and, hopefully a reliable motorcycle, as you endure many isolated miles before a hint of civilization appears on the horizon, which at the moment was Wendover, Utah.

Uniquely, Wendover is a “divided” city, with the Utah/Nevada state line slicing it in halves.

Though still near the half mark on my gauge, I gassed up there, as flirting with empty in this part of the country could prove dangerous. Traffic was scarce, law enforcement patrols rare and cellphone signals spotty – fuel and hydration were prudent priorities.

Though seventh in size, Nevada ranks 35th in population, with most of it concentrated further south in Las Vegas.

Crossing its isolated northern landscape, the onboard stereo system made my MP3 a welcome companion for hundreds of lonely miles. Silhouetting the skyline, the Sierra Nevada Mountains hinted that Reno was close, and wiggling thru that bustling city instantly shook the cobwebs of boredom

from my brain.

Passing into California, the landscape transformed into beautiful mountain passes reminiscent of the timeless beauty of Colorado, where I have ridden often. Losing altitude as I reluctantly said farewell to the Tahoe National Forest, I called it a day near Yuba City, where palm trees lined the roadways and cool mountain breezes again gave way to temps in triple digits.

The next day, I reached the Pacific shoreline at Fort Bragg, California. Despite thick fog rolling in off the cool ocean, this cozy fishing community was buzzing with weekend tourist activity. Enjoying lunch at a seaside marina next to a sign stating, “Tsunami Evacuation Route,” the waitress informed me that this very cove was a movie set for the film Overboard. Recalling that humorous tale with Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn, my surroundings did indeed match the ambiance of that film.

Wandering north up the coastline, I spent a night in Eureka, where proprietors of a downtown hotel allowed all bikes to be sheltered within the walled confines of the outdoor pool. Come morning, we were careful not to fall in and departed to various points of the

WINGWORLDMAG.COM

2017-04_4_fw_roadtrips_GoldWingMath.indd 49

49

2/16/17 11:04 AM

road trips compass, myself choosing to explore the Redwood National Park. Here, herds of elk and the tallest trees on the planet are neighbors, and my approach to a large group grazing near a parking area obviously alarmed fellow travelers, with convincing facial expressions that my motorcycle would startle the animals into flight. Perhaps they were thinking of a another brand of motorcycle with a more obnoxious exhaust, as the well-mannered Wing glided into and later out of the parking lot, invoking no four-legged paranoia.

Venturing north, California yielded to Oregon and Oregon bumped into Washington. Traversing the dividing Columbia River Gorge should be on anyone’s short list, as the views and voluminous nature of this majestic river that carried Lewis and Clark to the end of their epic adventure of discovery are breathtaking.

Crossing over a narrow bridge to Washington, I rode about in the fourth of my five targeted states before returning to the Oregon side, welcomed by the sight of Mount Hood against a clear blue sky. That afternoon, I endured dust clouds 40 miles in width, common since drought conditions here are punctuated by parched soil, dirty air and exposed riverbeds.

Crossing into Idaho saw my vow fulfilled, culminating the 48-state quest, with a side trip to Yellowstone as a reward.

There, a different kind of natural devastation awaited. A third of the trees were felled, not by drought or fire, but by the dreaded Mountain Pine Beetle.

Deprived of close shelter, wild-

50

From top-bottom: Taken on my Gold Wing, a Badland’s ram was posing or considering a head-butt. While in Yellowstone, a bison grazes nearby, the damage of the Mountain Pine Beetle is evident on the slopes in the background.

life rarely approached roads, though I did shimmy close to a few bison before exiting.

Motoring across Wyoming and thru the picturesque canyons beyond the town of Tensleep, I ascended to over 9,700 feet in the familiar Rocky Mountains, where I had the joy of riding thru low-lying clouds snagged by the tall peaks.

Soon, the Black Hills of South Dakota would beckon.

This area too has fallen victim to insect infestation, though mule deer, wild burros and bison interacted more enthusiastically with curious motorists.

Days were growing shorter, and though still summer, I awoke one morning in Hill City, South Dakota, to find the half-cover for the bike rigid with frost, so I prudently waited several hours

before venturing into higher, cooler elevations to enjoy the Needles Highway, Keystone and later that evening, the patriotism of the Mount Rushmore experience/program.

Cruising along I-90 at a robust clip, I banked south one last time, near Wall, South Dakota, and spent several hours in awe of the majestic Badlands.

Bighorn sheep abounded in great numbers and along with hundreds of scurrying prairie dogs, they seemed to bid this explorer farewell on a journey now in its 11th hour. Two more days of mundane, Midwestern landscape, sadly devoid of canyons, tunnels or cattle crossings, would dissolve into familiar roads and towns near home.

My 2012 Gold Wing proved ultra-reliable, with not so much

APRIL 2017

2017-04_4_fw_roadtrips_GoldWingMath.indd 50

2/16/17 11:04 AM

road trips as a burnt out bulb to soil Honda’s reputation. It served me as a legendary “prairie schooner” across great plains, a sure-footed goat over mountain ranges too numerous to list, a sturdy mule crossing mighty rivers on wet bridge grating and an easy chair from which to relax and embrace the visual splendor of this great nation. As for my opinion that I was operating the gold-standard of longdistance touring bikes – I’ve got 5,760 trouble-free miles (over five states in 15 days) to back that up!

Kevin Greenwald, GWRRA Sheboygan, Wisconsin.

#361468,

lives

in

Author and “The White Knight” outside of a building from the movie set of “Dances With Wolves,” just south of Rapid City, South Dakota.

A moment off the bike in Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park, en route to Oregon.

Dwarfed by a “moderalysized” redwood.

WINGWORLDMAG.COM

2017-04_4_fw_roadtrips_GoldWingMath.indd 51

51

2/16/17 11:04 AM

TRAVEL

History

The The Mother Road Ride //Rally Rally Ride

52

The Mother Road Ride/Rally started in 1995 by Kirk Woodward and his wife Pam. Kirk passed away in 2002, but Pam kept the rally alive till we bought it in 2011.

Kirk Woodward once explained: Back in the fall of 1994, I was leafing through a mailorder catalog. They were offering memorabilia from Route 66 – a book, a coffee cup, T-shirt, etc. When I lived in Peoria, Illinois, I had often been on Route 66 as a part of my work as a sales representative in Central Illinois. Gosh, that would be a great motorcycle ride.

Route 66 crossed two-thirds of the United States. Millions upon millions of people have been on that road.

My day job is marketing so it wasn’t much of a project to type up a news release describing a brand new motorcycle event. It wasn’t too hard to think up a name either.

John Steinbeck called it the Mother Road in “The Grapes of Wrath,” so The Mother Road Ride/Rally was a natural.

The rest, as the saying goes, is history.

Forty-eight Mother Roaders ran the first rally in June of 1995. Participants have included riders from Canada, England, France, New Zealand, Sweden, Bermuda, Virgin Islands, Hungary, Ireland, Norway, Australia, and all 50 states. The Mother Road Ride/Rally (aka, the Mother Road Rally) is a great introductory tour of undoubtedly the most historic road in America ... Route 66!

APRIL 2017

2017-04_4_fw_travel_motherroadriderally.indd 52

2/16/17 11:08 AM

Ride along Since 2011, the ride averages 70100 people each year and takes place the second Wednesday in June. Participants in the rally will be able to ride segments of Route 66 that were used by millions of people as they motored west through eight states – Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona and California. They will be able to ride the 8-foot wide segments that were state of the art in the 1920s, but barely wide enough for a single car now.

It is not necessary for people to ride the entire 2,448 miles of the road to enjoy what Route 66 has to offer. There are join up points all along the route, so a person can ride as much or as little as they have time to do. Many people take part over several years – traveling the Route in segments rather than all at once.

This year on June 14, 2017, the ride will start at La Quinta Inn, Willow Brook, Illinois, and will follow Route 66 to Santa Monica, California, ending there on June 25. There is an awards dinner in California, where you will receive a certificate of accomplishment.

The ride will follow most of the old Route 66 and will include a lot of Route 66 museums, Ozark trail, original red brick pavement road, Walnut Canyon National Monument, Painted Desert and Petrified Forest National Park, and the ghost town of Oatman.

All bikes are welcome. Cars are welcome. But you must register.

Phone 352-684-5293 or email George@rideRT66.com.

The Ride’s website is www.rideRT66. com.

George and Ann Higgins, GWRRA #246006, are Chapter Directors of FL1. This will be the couple’s 14th year to ride The Mother Road Ride/ Rally. They will ride from Florida to Illinois, ride the rally route, then head to West Virginia for three months and back to Florida. They average around 25,000 miles a year on their trips.

WINGWORLDMAG.COM

2017-04_4_fw_travel_motherroadriderally.indd 53

53

2/16/17 11:08 AM

ROAD TRIPS

Feeling your way to Wing Ding

By Jim and Bonnie Roberts

B

onnie and I have been riding together since 1988. We have collected so many cherished memories along the way, through 50 states and more than 20 foreign countries. We have always loved the freedom of being on the road, being able to explore this life, and leaving our cares behind us. We truly enjoy being part of the vast open areas – being one with them. We feel unconstrained by space – experiencing various topography – whipping through the mountains without hesitation – and viewing the different cloud formations. We are very grateful for our gorgeous world!

Probably to be our last long trip, heading out to Billings, Montana, for Wing Ding 38 was prompted by our first ride to Billings for the 1997 Wing Ding rally.

Back then we rode out with our friends from GWRRA IL-G2, coming from the east. This time we started out on our own from the Southwest where we now live in Green Valley, Arizona. We want to share with you the “feelings” we have had while motorcycling. Perhaps you have had similar thoughts while on the road.

• • • •

• •

•

•

•

•

•

54

We are fortunate to have been teachers – acting like vagabonds taking off for five or seven weeks at a time during summers on our 1500 Gold Wing. We are now retired.

With our 1996 Escapade trailer – the “Roberts Bring It” – as stated on our trailer’s license plate frame. We relish bringing clothing, gear, tools and equipment for a safe and successful trip.

Feeling that we will make it to our next destination because we packed extra gas and a back-up battery, and prepped our bike extensively.

Getting sentimental, collecting remembrances – rocks, patches, refrigerator magnets and photos. At the very end of our first day riding, we went the extra mile (up) to Lake Mead Lakeview overlook by Hoover Dam to get a photo.

Enjoying leaving early to capture the morning mist, clean cool air and views of the sunrise – not to mention beating the traffic out of cities, such as Las Vegas.

We found that high protein drinks (30 grams) are a good substitute for the usual breakfast that we miss at motels due to early departure.

Then, we anticipate a real breakfast about 100 miles out, on our day’s journey.

Our motorcycling trips are always adventurous and often challenging on roadways never before traveled – such as Route CA168 descending steeply while weaving tightly for miles starting at 7,000 feet, then arriving at the north end of Death Valley.

Scanning the panoramas of snow-capped mountains in the distance that seem to grow larger and taller as we approach them in California – what beauty! Awe struck by the rich shades of blue displayed by Crater Lake in contrast to the light blue sky and puffy white clouds framing the crater profile.

Only rarely, but fearing the driving conditions encountered in a city at the end of a long day’s ride, as we experienced when seeking our destination within Portland, Oregon.

Rejoicing upon visiting old friends and riding mates nearby our route.

The joy of motorcycling, tracing the serpentine highway alongside the path of a canyon river. Steadily winding up to the Great Continental Divide, and then being able to coast and compression brake on the downside while taking in the vistas where we would soon be.

APRIL 2017

2017-04_4_fw_roadtrips_WhataRidetoWingDingFeelsLike.indd 54

2/16/17 11:42 AM

ROAD TRIPS

• • • • • • •

•

• • • • •

• • • •

•

•

• •

Appreciating our good health while on the road.

R on prior motorcycling journeys, and comparing them to the present ride.

The happiness of having the best of times with your best friend.

The camaraderie with fellow Wingers. Reconnecting with our friends of GWRRA Chapter IL-G2.

Always learning riding techniques and technical info through practice, discussion and seminars.

Quite careful but comfortable negotiating roundabouts heading west from Billings.

Feeling connected while exchanging stories about our travels with other motorcyclists all along our way. Happening upon others – as we did in a local restaurant in Bozeman, Montana, on our trek back – who share a passion for restoring motorcycles or building a Salt Flats Racer.

Feeling vulnerable traversing the confluence of I-15/I-80/201 through Salt Lake City – while trying to embrace the mist and depth of layers in the eastern mountains during early morning.

Dazzled by gradients of earthen colors painted along the way through Utah (Route 89A – Vermillion Cliffs).

Relaxed taking a dip in an inviting whirlpool after a full day’s ride.

Thrilled that we picked the perfect side road out of Flagstaff (Lake Mary Road, aka “Happy Jack Road”) heading southeast toward Payson, Arizona.

Euphoria when all is going well, leaning down a curvy road with exceptional scenery during low light in the cool morning.

Enduring occasional stress while bucking headwinds and side winds constantly changing directions, and passing and being passed by semis at 80 mph.

Concerned that pieces of tire may fly off of a truck while riding behind or next to it.

Marveling at the full length of a colorful freight train chugging across a prairie, seemingly stretching from one mountain range to the next.

Adoring nature, watching horses romping and cattle grazing as we pass by.

Twisting the throttle and feeling the power thrust us onward.

Peaceful in the saddle as our Garmin and Basecamp custom route mapping accurately led the way.

Cruising while groovin’ to oldies coming through on our new Sirius XM Satellite radio.

Enthusiastically sharing each day’s highlights with friends and family via iPhone px.

A sigh of relief and accomplishment as we pulled into our driveway in Green Valley after riding 4,030 miles over three weeks.

Jim and Bonnie Roberts, GWRRA #94563, ride a GL1800. The couple lived in Illinois, attending Chapter IL-G2 since 1994. They now live in Arizona, and belong to Chapter AZ-G. Bonnie is a photographer and oil painter. A retired Teacher of Applied Technology, Jim has been active for years in AMA, AMCA and AHRMA (participated in Motocross, Vintage Trials, Off-road Adventure Riding, Drag Racing and Touring).

WINGWORLDMAG.COM

2017-04_4_fw_roadtrips_WhataRidetoWingDingFeelsLike.indd 55

55

2/16/17 11:42 AM

GPS

Evergreen Aviation and Space Museum GPS: 45.200972, -123.149038 GPS address: 3685 NE Three Mile Lane, McMinnville, OR 97128 Address: 500 NE Captain Michael King Smith Way, McMinnville, OR

H

ere’s a museum for your bucket list. Evergreen Aviation and Space Museum features over 150 aircraft and space exhibits, including Howard Hughes’ Spruce Goose – one of the largest airplanes ever built. Nov. 2017 is the 70th anniversary of the flight of the 320-foot wingspan “flying boat.” A 45-minute cockpit tour is available for $50 per person and includes a photo. Or if there are four in your party, you can take a 15 minutes tour and get a photo for $25 each.

Southeast of McMinnville, Oregon, on Highway 18, the nonprofit museum also boasts a huge firearms collection, the Titan II missile, and IMA Theater. Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, except for Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter, admission is $27, $24 for seniors. For more info, visit evergreenmuseum.org or phone 503-434-4180.

upcoming

events MAY 5-6 3RD ANNUAL STEEL HORSE RALLY FORT SMITH

MAY 25-27 TALIMENA RALLY CRUISIN’ FOR ST. JUDE TEXARKANA

AUGUST 18-19 MOUNTAINS, MUSIC AND MOTORCYCLES MOUNTAIN VIEW ORDER YOUR FREE COPY OF THE ARKANSAS MOTORCYCLING GUIDE AT ARKANSAS.COM/ MOTORCYCLING OR CALL 1-866-566-5727.

Arkansas.com

56

APRIL 2017

2017-04_4_fw_travel_GPS_EvergreenAviationandSpaceMuseum.indd 62

2/16/17 11:46 AM

A RIDE Naturally Made

From the curves of the Ozarks to the wide-open Delta, the scenic routes of The Natural State were made for motorcycling. What will you make in Arkansas?

ORDER YOUR FREE COPY OF THE NEW ARKANSAS MOTORCYCLING GUIDE FEATURING THREE NEW ROUTES AT ARKANSAS.COM/MOTORCYCLING OR CALL 1-866-566-5727.

APT 31029.3 SS17 Wing World FP April Ad_FA_tc.indd 1

Ads1.indd 14

Arkansas.com/motorcycling

2/13/17 3:35 PM

2/14/17 3:44 PM

THE

MIGHTY

COLUMBIA RIVER

BY TERRY MORRIS

58

APRIL 2017

2017-04_4_fw_roadtrips_TheMightyColumbia.indd 58

2/14/17 1:33 PM

road trips

T

he Columbia River headwaters are at spring-fed Columbia Lake in southeast British Columbia, Canada. It flows north through wetlands for about 100 miles to Kinbasket Lake, which is formed behind Mica Dam, the first dam on the river, then flows south for over 200 miles into Washington. It continues south and west across the state with the last 300 miles being the border between Washington and Oregon and flows into the Pacific Ocean west of Astoria, Oregon.

The goal of my Labor Day weekend ride was to travel the length of the river. I left home Thursday evening from Milton-Freewater, Oregon, and rode through the Palouse Hills to Spokane as the sun set and called it a day at Newport, Washington.

Friday morning I continued north. I crossed into British Columbia at Eastport and rode along the Moyie River. At Fort Steele, I continued north along the Kootenay River. Just north of Canal Flat was Columbia Lake to the east of the highway. The ride to Columbia Lake was about 425 miles. My first crossing of the Columbia River was at Fairmont Springs and I followed along the east side of the wetlands north through Radium Hot Springs and Golden. At Donald, the highway crosses the river and leaves the river valley. It heads west into the mountains through Glacier Canadian National Park then over Rogers Pass.

The river continues north

through the Rocky Mountain Trench between the Rocky Mountains to the east and the Selkirk Range to the west, with no road access. At Revelstoke, I rejoined the river and rode north along the east bank of Lake Revelstoke formed by Revelstoke Dam. It was about 90 miles to Mica Dam and the road ends above the dam. I took some photos and returned to Revelstoke as the sun set over the Monashee Mountains to the west.

It was dark and raining when I reached Revelstoke. I found a bed at the Canyon Motor Inn and had dinner at Denny’s.

Saturday morning I rode south about 30 miles along the west side of Upper Arrow Lake to Shelter Bay. Keenleyside Dam forms Arrow Lake upstream from Castlegar. The ferry took me across the lake to Galena Bay, then it was south to Nakusp along the east side of the lake with vistas of the lake and the snow covered mountains to the west.

After breakfast, I took Highway 6 through the mountains and along mountain streams. I followed the Slocan River and Slocan Lake, eventually joining the Columbia River near Castlegar.

The Kootenay River headwaters are east and north of Columbia Lake and it flows south into Lake Koocanusa behind Libby Dam in Montana. It continues west into the Idaho Panhandle and through Bonners Ferry, then north back into British Columbia and Kootenay Lake, then west, merging with the Columbia

River near Castlegar.

I followed the Columbia River south to the BoundaryWaneta Border Crossing into Washington. Clark Fork River flows from western Montana into the east end of Lake Pend Oreille in Idaho. Pend Oreille River flows west from Lake Pend Oreille in Idaho into Washington then north into British Columbia and joins the Columbia River just north of the Boundary Border Crossing. I continued south through Northport and Kettle Falls along the east side of the Columbia River. The Kettle River originates in Canada and flows into the west side of the Columbia north of Kettle Falls.

At Fort Spokane, the Spokane River flows into the Columbia River from the east.

South of Fort Spokane the Columbia turns west. I took an alternate route west, past Seven Bays along the south side and to Grand Coulee Dam. I stopped for pictures of the dam at Crown Point then continued west across Channeled Scablands to Chief Joseph Dam. The river flows north and west to Chief Joseph Dam with no road access. Okanogan River flows into Lake Pateros west of Chief Joseph Dam near Old Fort Okanogan.

Lake Pateros is formed behind Wells Dam. I followed the west side of the river south past the mouth of the Methow River near Pateros and past Wells Dam. I continued south along the west side of Lake Entiat and crossed the river, then continued south on the east WINGWORLDMAG.COM

2017-04_4_fw_roadtrips_TheMightyColumbia.indd 59

59

2/14/17 1:33 PM

side of the river past Rocky Reach Dam as the sun set over the mountains to the west. I passed Wenatchee and the mouth of the Wenatchee River across the Columbia River and continued south along the east side of Wanapum Lake to Crescent Bar Junction. Crescent Bar is a resort community on the river several miles down the canyon. I continued east a few miles and found a bed in Quincy for the night.

Sunday morning I continued south along the east side of Wanapum Lake past Vantage, across the river and past Wanapum Dam. This desert area is planted in orchards and vineyards that thrive with the water from the river. Priest Rapids Lake and Dam are down the river, then the river is free flowing east and south along the north and east side of the Hanford Nuclear Reservation, with no road access.

I continued south through the Hanford Reach National Monument past the U.S. Department of Energy Hanford Site, where the plutonium for the atom bomb was processed during the World War II. I followed the Yakima River to Richland, where it merges with the Columbia. Then I rode south along the east side of the Columbia River, along Lake Wallula formed behind McNary Dam. The Snake River flows into the Columbia south of Pasco. This is where the Lewis and Clark Corps of Discovery also joined the Columbia for the last 300 miles of their trip from St. Louis in 1805.

The Snake River is the larg-

60

APRIL 2017

2017-04_4_fw_roadtrips_TheMightyColumbia.indd 60

2/16/17 11:50 AM

road trips est tributary of the Columbia River. Its headwaters are in western Wyoming and flows across southern Idaho then north through Hells Canyon. It borders Oregon and Washington to the west and Idaho to the east. At Lewiston, Idaho, it flows west across Washington with limited road access.

At Wallula Junction, the Walla Walla River flows into Lake Wallula, then the river flows to the west through Wallula Gap and is the border between Washington and Oregon. I rode west along the south shore of Lake Wallula to McNary Dam and across the river below the dam, then continued west along the north side of Lake Umatilla, formed behind John Day Dam. The John Day River flows into the Columbia on the south side, a few miles east of the dam. John Day River flows from northeastern Oregon. Deschutes River flows from central Oregon and joins the Columbia on the south side of Lake Celilo, about 20 miles west. Lake Celilo is formed by The Dalles Dam near The Dalles, Oregon.

I continued west through the Historic Columbia River Gorge on the north side past the Klickitat, White Salmon and Wind Rivers on the north side and the Hood River on the south side, as well as many small streams on both sides of the river flowing from the Cascade mountains to the north and south.

The Columbia River bisects the Cascade Mountains as it flows through the gorge.

Bonneville Dam is the last dam on the lower Columbia.

The first phase was built in the mid-30s with additions over the years. In the Portland area, the Sandy River and the Willamette River flow into the Columbia.

West of Vancouver, Wash-

ington, and Portland, Oregon, the Columbia flows north about 30 miles, then west from the Longview area. I rode north along the east side of the river then continued west along the north shore with a stretch through the mountains and river valleys.

At Naselle, I headed south to the river and followed it west to Ilwaco and Cape Disappointment State Park. The visitor center looks west to the north jetty and the mouth of the Columbia River with Astoria to the south across the river as the sun was setting over the Pacific Ocean. The weekend ride had been almost 1,800 miles, over 1,200

of them mostly along the Columbia River. I rode back into Ilwaco in the dusk and found a bed for the night.

Monday morning, I crossed the river to Astoria on the Megler Bridge and rode to Fort Stevens at the south side of the mouth of the river.

It was about 350 miles home. I paralleled the river east along the south side, crossed the river to Longview, then continued south to Portland and east through the Columbia River Gorge on the Old Columbia River Gorge Scenic Highway. Traffic was so congested at the viewpoints that I dropped down to the freeway and took it east along the south side of the river.

At Mosier, I exited to the Old Historic Columbia River Highway and continued east to The Dalles, then continued east over a 100 miles on Interstate 84 to Boardman. Highway 730 took me through Irrigon and Umatilla along the south shore of the river. At Wallula Junction, it was east along the Walla Walla River to the Walla Walla Valley and home as the sun set with about 2,150 miles of beautiful Pacific Northwest country for the four day ride.

Terry Morris, GWRRA #574, lives in Milton-Freewater, Oregon, and is Rider Education Coordinator for Washington Chapter “R� in Walla Walla Valley, Washington.

Morris rides a 2007 GL1800 with 240,000 miles on it.

WINGWORLDMAG.COM

2017-04_4_fw_roadtrips_TheMightyColumbia.indd 61

61

2/14/17 1:33 PM

Travel

Hot Spot!

Eastern Oregon

By Elizabeth Farrar

W

ith its sun-filled days, warm hospitality, and miles of stunning, scenic roadways, Eastern Oregon is a haven for motorcycle enthusiasts in the know. This vast, rugged region embraces an open road culture hosting annual organized rallies in communities like Baker City, Pendleton and John Day and welcoming individual riders and groups along its five (five!) Scenic Byways. Each route offers visitors a unique set of “only in Eastern Oregon” adventures and experiences.

In the state’s southeast corner, High Desert Discovery Scenic Byway provides a glimpse of the region’s true frontier country. The route begins in Burns and winds through landscape dominated by juniper, sagebrush, dramatic mountain ranges, and herds of grazing cattle and wild horses. The breathtaking Steens Mountain, Malheur National Wildlife Refuge, and Alvord Desert form spectacular backdrops along the way for an unforgettable ride.

Blue Mountain Scenic Byway is for those who crave the combination of an open road and Eastern Oregon’s untamed wilderness. You’ll ride through historic mining towns, pristine national forests, golden wheat and canola fields, and a smattering of biker-friendly towns like Ukiah, Heppner and Ione. Sweeping views of the mighty Columbia River add a thrilling finish to the trip.

Journey Through Time Scenic Byway zigzags its way past the color-washed Painted Hills, wind-swept ghost towns, award-winning museums, and the John Day River, one of the longest free-flowing rivers in America. You can watch scientists unearth their latest finds at the Thomas Condon Paleontology Center, trade in your bike for a horse at Wilson Ranches Retreat, or spend an evening with a sunset in charming Baker City. From Baker City, you can also access Elkhorn and Hells Canyon Scenic Byways.

Elkhorn Scenic Byway boasts some of Mother Nature’s finest handiwork. The route slices through the wilds of Wallowa-Whitman National Forest, past cool mountain lakes and rivers, and the jagged peaks of Anthony Lakes Mountain Resort. The tiny communities of Sumpter and Granite add a fascinating look back at the region’s mining heyday.

Hells Canyon Scenic Byway showcases northeast Oregon’s diverse landscapes. Lush valleys give way to snow-capped mountains, rugged basalt cliffs, and, finally, the deepest canyon in America. Allow plenty of time to explore communities that dot the route and offer their own special brand of Eastern Oregon hospitality. In places such as Joseph, Halfway, and La Grande, you’ll find excellent restaurants and unique adventures. Ride a gondola to the summit of Mount Howard or walk along the Oregon Trail at the National Oregon Trail Interpretive Center.

62

APRIL 2017

2017-04_4_fw_travel_HotspotEasternOregon.indd 2

2/16/17 11:52 AM

Ads2.indd 1

2/14/17 2:20 PM

20 years THANKFUL FOR

GETKLOCKED.COM

Est. 1997

The FLARE™ WINDSHIELD was developed at Klock Werks out of a desire and need for stability at highway speeds and for racing on the Bonneville Salt Flats.

The Flare™ is the original windshield of its kind, and has surprised riders everywhere with not only how great it looks, but also how well it performs.

THE FLIP

THE HIPS

THE FLIP

Re-routes air up and around both the rider AND passenger.

THE HIPS

Directs air to add downforce that aids in stability and handling.

QUALITY

Made from hard-coated polycarbonate material for added durability.

Innovative design.

Superior materials.

There is a difference.

GETKLOCKED.COM

Ads2.indd 2

2/14/17 2:20 PM

Ads2.indd 3

2/14/17 2:20 PM

Ads2.indd 4

2/14/17 2:20 PM

WD39_HotelReservation.pdf

1

10/24/16

2:12 PM

WING DING 39

AUGUST 29 - SEPTEMBER 2, 2017 GAYLORD TEXAN RESORT & CONVENTION CENTER

GRAPEVINE, TEXAS HOTEL RESERVATION INSTRUCTIONS CONTRACTED HOTELS Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center

Courtyard by Marriott OR TownePlace Suites by Marriott

1501 Gaylord Trail Grapevine, TX 76051 Phone: 1-877-491-5138 /// Group Code: GWR Rates: $159 single/double; $179 triple; $199 quad*

(TWO HOTELS UNDER ONE ROOF) 2200 Bass Pro Court Grapevine, TX 76051 Phone: 1-888-236-2427 /// Group Code: GWR

Online: https://resweb.passkey.com/go/GoldWing2017GTexan

Rates: $135 single/double/triple/quad* Online: http://bit.ly/2dAolZB

* Single, Double, Triple & Quad refer to the number of occupants in a room, not bed type

C

M

Y

CM

MY

CY

CMY

K

Book your reservations directly with the contracted hotels by one of the following: 1.

2.

Online via the link provided for your preferred hotel.

By phone via the number and group code provided for your preferred hotel.

Important booking information: 1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

A maximum of THREE (3) rooms may be held under one name.

A valid credit card number is required to secure your room reservation.

Confirmations will be emailed by the hotels on request.

Non-refundable deposits in the amount of one night’s room & tax will be charged on June 30, 2017.

To avoid the non-refundable deposit, cancellations must be made by June 29, 2017. Be sure to obtain a cancellation number or written cancellation confirmation.

Why Staying in the Room Block is Important

Besides the great rate, benefits include: •Better networking opportunities when you stay at the contracted hotel with other attendees •Reservations within the block are better-protected from relocation •Block rooms help support the conference. Meeting space rental and future room rates are based on in-the-block bookings, helping to keep the overall cost of your registration lower. Future cost savings for all depends on strong in-the-block bookings.

Important Information about organizations that are not authorized to handle Wing Ding 39 reservations.

Housing pirates are unauthorized, unaffiliated housing providers that offer rooms at reduced rates under the guise of an affiliation with Gold Wing Road Riders Association and Wing Ding 39. These are often not legitimate companies with actual room blocks. Gold Wing Road Riders Association cautions attendees and exhibitors to only use the methods outlined above to book your Wing Ding 39 hotel reservations. If you are unsure that a solicitation is legitimate, please contact the contracted hotels directly.

Only the contracted Wing Ding 39 hotel where you are holding a reservation is authorized to charge a deposit to your credit card on June 30, 2017. Any vendor asking you to pre-pay in full is a scam. No organization is authorized to solicit or initiate a call to Gold Wing Road Riders Association members or exhibitors for the purpose of booking hotel rooms for Wing Ding 39.

For all things Grapevine, visit www.GrapevineTexasUSA .com

Ads2.indd 5

2/14/17 2:20 PM

Updated Hotel Map Print.pdf 1 9/30/2016 11:01:46 AM

WING DING 39

AUGUST 29 - SEPTEMBER 2, 2017 GRAPEVINE, TEXAS

C ONTR AC TED HO TELS

C

M

Y

CM

MY

CY

CMY

K

Ads2.indd 6

2/14/17 2:20 PM

SUPER-WIDE TRI-FOLD ALUMINUM LOADING RAMP

SAVE $70

SUPER COUPON

$7999

• 1500 lb. capacity

$ Customer Rating

ITEM 69595 60334 90018 shown

Customer Rating

SAVE $220

$149

99 $

99 199 $369.99

4

$ 97 VALUE

LIMIT 1 - Cannot be used with other discount, coupon or prior purchase. Coupon good at our stores, HarborFreight.com or by calling 800-423-2567. Offer good while supplies last. Shipping & Handling charges may apply if not picked up in-store. Non-transferable. Original coupon must be presented. Valid through 7/1/17. Limit one FREE GIFT coupon per customer per day.

•

2 pairs of ballbearing slides to support up to 80 lbs. per drawer • Two locks allows you to lock each bank of drawers independently ITEM 69395/67681 shown LIMIT 5 - Good at our stores or HarborFreight.com or by calling 800-423-2567. Cannot be used with other discount or coupon or prior purchases after 30 days from original purchase with original receipt.

Offer good while supplies last. Non-transferable. Original coupon must be presented. Valid through 7/1/17. Limit one coupon per customer per day.

SUPER COUPON

SUPER COUPON

$1 999

Customer Rating

$

25 $39.99

99comp at

LIMIT 7 - Good at our stores or HarborFreight.com or by calling 800-423-2567. Cannot be used with other discount or coupon or prior purchases after 30 days from original purchase with original receipt.

Offer good while supplies last. Non-transferable. Original coupon must be presented. Valid through 7/1/17. Limit one coupon per customer per day.

SUPER COUPON

MOTORCYCLE WHEEL CHOCK

Customer Rating

ITEM 69026 60392 shown

SAVE 50%

$29

$

9499

comp at

$5999

$269.99

LIMIT 3 - Good at our stores or HarborFreight.com or by calling 800-423-2567. Cannot be used with other discount or coupon or prior purchases after 30 days from original purchase with original receipt.

Offer good while supplies last. Non-transferable. Original coupon must be presented. Valid through 7/1/17. Limit one coupon per customer per day.

39

LIMIT 4 - Good at our stores or HarborFreight.com or by calling 800-423-2567. Cannot be used with other discount or coupon or prior purchases after 30 days from original purchase with original receipt.

Offer good while supplies last. Non-transferable. Original coupon must be presented. Valid through 7/1/17. Limit one coupon per customer per day.

UPON SUPER CO 7 FT. 4" x 9 FT. 6"

ALL PURPOSE WEATHERP RESISTANT TAR137

ITEM 69249/69115/69 69129/69121/877 shown

Customer Rating SUPER COUPON

4

comp at

$ 99 $8.48

$

SUPER COUPON

SAVE 64%

reight.com or by calling our stores or HarborF t or coupon or prior LIMIT 5 - Good at used with other discoun with original receipt.

800-423-2567. Cannot be from original purchase be purchases after 30 dayss last. Non-transferable. Original coupon must day.

Offer good while supplie 7/1/17. Limit one coupon per customer per presented. Valid through

hft_wingworld_0417_M-REG101338.indd 1 Ads2.indd 7

comp at

Customer Rating

7999$198.45

comp at

SAVE $138

SUPER COUPON

GLOVES 12,000 LB. ELECTRIC WINCH POWDER-FREE NITRILE SIZE ITEM WITH REMOTE CONTROL AND PACK OF 100 MED 68496/61363 AUTOMATIC BRAKE YOUR CHOICE 68497/61360 LG Customer Rating

LIMIT 4 - Good at our stores or HarborFreight.com or by calling 800-423-2567. Cannot be used with other discount or coupon or prior purchases after 30 days from original purchase with original receipt.

Offer good while supplies last. Non-transferable. Original coupon must be presented. Valid through 7/1/17. Limit one coupon per customer per day.

SUPER COUPON

ITEM 46807/68975 69221/62123/63017 69222 shown

12" RATCHET BAR CLAMP/SPREADER

comp at

A

$2

SAVE $ 99 3 at $20.76 85% comp LIMIT 7 - Good at our stores or HarborFreight.com or by calling 800-423-2567. Cannot be used with other discount or coupon or prior purchases after 30 days from original purchase with original receipt.

Offer good while supplies last. Non-transferable. Original coupon must be presented. Valid through 7/1/17. Limit one coupon per customer per day.

750+ Stores Nationwide

Customer Rating Customer Rating

Item 68496 shown

SUPER COUPON

Customer Rating

YOUR CHOICE

ITEM 69269 97080 shown

$98.62

LIMIT 4 - Good at our stores or HarborFreight.com or by calling 800-423-2567. Cannot be used with other discount or coupon or prior purchases after 30 days from original purchase with original receipt.

Offer good while supplies last. Non-transferable. Original coupon must be presented. Valid through 7/1/17. Limit one coupon per customer per day.

comp at

$34.95

6.5 HP (212 CC) OHV HORIZONTAL SHAFT GAS ENGINES

B. PANCAKE

ITEM 95275 shown 60637/61615 comp at

11

SUPER COUPON

A. HOT DOG

$3999 $5999

$

99 6 $ 99

LIMIT 6 - Good at our stores or HarborFreight.com or by calling 800-423-2567. Cannot be used with other discount or coupon or prior purchases after 30 days from original purchase with original receipt.

Offer good while supplies last. Non-transferable. Original coupon must be presented. Valid through 7/1/17. Limit one coupon per customer per day.

3 GALLON, 100 PSI OILLESS AIR COMPRESSORS

SAVE 59% B

ITEM 63056/63057/60405/63094 63150/61524/62322/90984 shown

SUPER COUPON

LIMIT 9 - Good at our stores or HarborFreight.com or by calling 800-423-2567. Cannot be used with other discount or coupon or prior purchases after 30 days from original purchase with original receipt.

Offer good while supplies last. Non-transferable. Original coupon must be presented. Valid through 7/1/17. Limit one coupon per customer per day.

SUPER COUPON

99

SAVE 80%

SUPER COUPON 4 PIECE 1" x 15 FT. RATCHETING TIE DOWNS

X-LG 68498/61359 • 5 mil thickness

$599

SAVE $453

62% $29999 $37999$752.99 $799 $15.99 SAVE

99

79999 $1726.99

ITEM 93897 shown 69265/62344

LIMIT 5 - Good at our stores or HarborFreight.com or by calling 800-423-2567. Cannot be used with other discount or coupon or prior purchases after 30 days from original purchase with original receipt.

Offer good while supplies last. Non-transferable. Original coupon must be presented. Valid through 7/1/17. Limit one coupon per customer per day.

comp at

$ comp at $59.99

$2

$7999

ITEM 61256/61889/60813 shown

99

99

SUPER COUPON

SUPER COUPON

SUPER COUPON

SUPER COUPON

$64999

RETRACTABLE AIR HOSE REEL WITH 3/8" x 50 FT. HOSE

ITEM 46319 shown 61160/61896/63456

• 300 lb. capacity

SUPER COUPON

SUPER COUPON

PNEUMATIC ADJUSTABLE ROLLER SEAT

SAVE 50%

Customer Rating

56", 11 DRAWER INDUSTRIAL QUALITY ROLLER CABINET Tall drawers feature

$

• Weighs 73 lbs.

ITEM 69052 shown 69111/62522 62573/63599

SAVE 1077

Customer Rating

20"

ANY PURCHASE

3-1/2" SUPER BRIGHT NINE LED ALUMINUM FLASHLIGHT

$

comp at

LIMIT 3 - Good at our stores or HarborFreight.com or by calling 800-423-2567. Cannot be used with other discount or coupon or prior purchases after 30 days from original purchase with original receipt.

Offer good while supplies last. Non-transferable. Original coupon must be presented. Valid through 7/1/17. Limit one coupon per customer per day.

WITH

SUPER COUPON

JACKS IN AMERICA

ITEM 61282 shown 61253/62326

• Pair of Arbor Plates Included

FREE

Limit 1 coupon per customer per day. Save 20% on any 1 item purchased. *Cannot be used with other discount, coupon or any of the following items or brands: Inside Track Club membership, Extended Service Plan, gift card, open box item, 3 day Parking Lot Sale item, compressors, floor jacks, saw mills, storage cabinets, chests or carts, trailers, trenchers, welders, Admiral, Bauer, CoverPro, Daytona, Earthquake, Hercules, Jupiter, Lynxx, Poulan, Predator, StormCat, Tailgator, Viking, Vulcan. Not valid on prior purchases. Non-transferable. Original coupon must be presented. Valid through 7/1/17.

SUPER RAPID PUMP® 3 TON COUPON LOW PROFILE HEAVY DUTY STEEL SAVE FLOOR JACK $190

ITEM 32879 60603 shown

SUPER COUPON

# 1 SELLING

20% OFF ANY SINGLE ITEM

comp at

LIMIT 5 - Good at our stores or HarborFreight.com or by calling 800-423-2567. Cannot be used with other discount or coupon or prior purchases after 30 days from original purchase with original receipt. Offer good while supplies last. Non-transferable. Original coupon must be presented. Valid through 7/1/17. Limit one coupon per customer per day.

SUPER COUPON 20 TON SHOP PRESS

9999 $149.99

SUPER COUPON

SUPER COUPON

SUPER COUPON

SUPER COUPON

ITEM 60363/69730 ITEM 68121/69727 shown Customer Rating CALIFORNIA ONLY

$9999 $11999 $389.99 SAVE 290 comp at $

LIMIT 4 - Good at our stores or HarborFreight.com or by calling 800-423-2567. Cannot be used with other discount or coupon or prior purchases after 30 days from original purchase with original receipt.

Offer good while supplies last. Non-transferable. Original coupon must be presented. Valid through 7/1/17. Limit one coupon per customer per day.

• HarborFreight.com • 800-423-2567

At Harbor Freight Tools, the “comp at” price means that the same item or a similar functioning item was advertised for sale at or above the "comp at" price by another retailer in the U.S. within the past 180 days. Prices advertised by others may vary by location.

No other meaning of "comp at" should be implied. For more information, go to HarborFreight.com or see store associate.

2/7/17 1:49 2/14/17 2:20 PM PM

MOTORCYCLE MARKETPLACE

WORLDWIDE BAKER BUILT AIR WINGS INC.

Universal Drink Holder • Fits on Spyder and Goldwing handle bars • Comes in Chrome or Black Powder Coat.

• Comes with removable insulated liners

Dreamers Fashion 1895 W. Beresford Rd. Deland, FL 32720

$35

Black or Blue

$45 ls

aced ides

386-740-9952 Dreamersfashion@yahoo.com

TRIKE KITS DISCOUNTED RIDE WITH CONFIDENCE AGAIN!

0 Get $1 s off thi month

BIKE2TRIKEUSA.COM

708-258-0055

Check out our other products online www.bakerbuiltairwings.com

BUTLER MUG HOLDING SYSTEM DESIGNED TO PROVIDE YOU WITH HOT OR COLD FLUID IN ALL CONDITIONS

ThEngraver.com

MODELS ARE AVAILABLE FOR HANDLEBAR MOUNTING & ACCESORY ARMREST MOUNTING

C B

WWW.GLASSACT.COM 512.768.3908

K CO

K M IO M

E

T T

5 6 1 -2 3 9 -2 3 0 7

ThEngraver@aol.com

70

APRIL

2017

2017-04_5_bob_MotorcycleMarketplace.indd 70

2/16/17 4:52 PM

F O R I N F O O N A DV E RT I S I N G I N T H I S S E C T I O N C A L L 623 - 5 8 1 -25 0 0 E X T. 23 1

TRIKE KITS DISCOUNTED RIDE WITH CONFIDENCE AGAIN!

SOUTHWEST

MIDWEST

BIKE2TRIKEUSA.COM

708-258-0055

NEVER BE BLINDED BY THE SUN OR RAIN AGAIN! See what our customers have to say

http://www.super-visor.com/Articles.asp?ID=252

CANADA NORTHEAST

Height Adjustable & Removable. This ONE VISOR Exclusively Designed to Block the Sun & Rain on ALL Helmets

1-888-231-0710 • SUPER-VISOR.COM

WINGWORLDMAG.COM

2017-04_5_bob_MotorcycleMarketplace.indd 71

71

2/16/17 4:52 PM

MOTORCYCLE MARKETPLACE

GREAT LAKES

TM

Gel/Memory Foam Pads

NEW Air Rider HC-5 Headset

NORTHWEST

red lodge, montana $82,900

406-855-9933

• Internal Mounting (No attachment to the outside of the helmet • High Fidelity 100 Ohm Speakers • Dynamic Amplified Mic • Made in the USA One of a kind loading system for motorcycle owners & commercial towing companies

423-238-5388 Ext. 21 www.airrider.com

BUILT TO LAST!

All GWRRA Members receive a 20% Discount.

503-749-1601 • AMERIDECKWEST.COM

SOUTHEAST

Upright passenger backrest for GL1800

Diamond’s replacement passenger backrest.

Allows her to sit upright Alleviates back pain P.O. BOX 489 SEVILLE, FL 32190

800.722.9995 www.diamondseats.com

RULES FOR 2017 “WHERE’S WINGY” CONTEST FOR GWRRA MEMBERS

WIN $50!

Here’s how the contest works:

You can find Wingy anywhere in your Wing World magazine!

Follow these instructions:

Find Wingy (shown here).

Next: Send us your entry by going online to wingworldmag. com/wingy. This is the preferred method. You may also send your entry by email at contest wingworldmag.com or mail: WW Wingy Contest, 21423 N. 11th Avenue, Phoenix, A 85027. All entries must be received before April 26, 2017.

Entries must include your name, mailing address, phone number, GWRRA membership number and the following: The page number on which “Wingy” is located.

The location on the page where “Wingy” was found.

A winner will be randomly chosen on May 6 the lucky winner of the $50 will be contvcted by email or phone. Additionally, the April winner’s name will be published in the June 2017 issue of Wing World magazine. Limit one entry and winner per issue.

So, enjoy the search! And while you are busy looking for Wingy, we’re sure you will find tons of interesting goodies along the way. So, what are you waiting for? Good luck and happy hunting!

Legal stuff: Contest will run, starting with the Jan. 2010 issue of Wing World magazine, and may be discontinued without notice by the publisher. By participating in this contest, entrants agree to the specific rules, terms and conditions provided for this particular contest as stated in the Rules given here.

ELIGIBILITY AND ODDS OF WINNING: No purchase necessary to enter. Limit one entry per Member. Multiple entries will not improve chances of winning. Contests are open to any Member of GWRRA, except employees of GWRRA, IBVC, affiliates, subsidiaries, and successor companies, contest sponsors, advertisers and/or promotion agencies, contest prize suppliers, participating advertisers and immediate family members of anyone so situated. “Immediate family members” shall include spouses, siblings, parents, children, grandparents and grandchildren, whether as “in-laws,” or by current or past marriage, remarriage, adoption, co-habitation or other familial extension, and any other persons residing at the same household location, whether or not related.

72

APRIL

2017

2017-04_5_bob_MotorcycleMarketplace.indd 72

2/16/17 4:52 PM

HALL OF FAME Members who have recruited more than 101 new GWRRA Members are inducted into the Hall of Fame.

Photos of these honorees can be seen online at www.gwrra.org/hall or at the Home Office.

ALLEN, DONALD...................................................................................FAIRFIELD, CA BIBLE, MIKE.......................................................................................MIDDLEBURG, FL BOLDT, FRED & CLARA.............................................................................TOLEDO, IA BOVERI, ALESSANDRO & MARIAROSA BRUZZONE....................GENOVA, ITALY CARSON, JOHN & MCREYNOLDS, CAROLYN.......... .................JACKSONVILLE, IL CARTER, DAVID & GWEN.............................................................CRYSTAL LAKE, IL CHAPMAN, JIM & ETA...................................................................................ALBIA, IA COLEMAN, CHARLES.............................................................TRAVELERS REST, SC COLLINS, JIMMY..........................................................................GREEN VALLEY, AZ ELLIOTT, KIRK & KATHY....................................................................KAMLOOPS, BC FARMER, SUE...................................................................................CLARKSVILLE, AR FOX, RON ..................................................................................................BENSON, AZ FISHER, STEVEN & SUSAN...........................................................CHISHOLM, MN GRANT, KEN & CELESTE.................................................................PENSACOLA, FL GREER, ROBERT & KARLA............................................................JONESBORO, GA HARRIS, JR & RACHEL.......................................................................INVERNESS, FL HEAP, KEVIN & CINDY........................................................................HANOVER, MN HEWITT, DAVID & EDITH.............................................................................MESA, AZ HOLTON, DEAN & FAYE..................................................................LOUISBURG, NC HUMPHREY, ROBERT & JOAN....................................................CLARKSVILLE, AR HUTCHENS, JIM & SHIRRIN...................................................PLEASANT VIEW, TN JOHNSON, ED & LINDA..........................................................................BRISTOL, VA KLEYMANN, CHERYL...................................................................................BIXBY, OK KNUDTSON, RONALD & KAREN...................................................MASON CITY, IA KOLASKE, NEAL & ROXEANN........................................................MILWAUKEE, WI LANTZ, CHARLES & NANCY.............................................................WOOSTER, OH LEWIS, EDWARD & JUDITH..............................................................CONCORD, NH

LYMAN, KIT....................................................................................................HEMET, CA MCNABB, CHARLES.....................................................................SPRINGFIELD, MO MYTINGER, DAVID & BARBARA...............................................INDIANAPOLIS, IN ONDOF, ANTHONY & JEAN..................................................................GILBERT, AZ PANTER, JIM & IRENE............................................................................CANTON, OH PRESTON, JOHN.................................................................................KNOXVILLE, TN RASMUSSEN, DELORES............................................................MINNEAPOLIS, MN RENNICK, BOB & SYLVIA....................................................KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC ROBERTS, LOGAN & TATE-ROBERTS, JACKIE...........................CHANDLER, AZ SCOTT, DAN....................................................................................................BIXBY, OK SHARP, GAYLORD & CHERYL......................................................SIOUX FALLS, SD SHRADER, ROBERT & NANCY...................................................SAN ANTONIO, FL SIMMONS, WILLIAM & SONDRA......................................................NEWBERN, TN SMITH, BRUCE & JANET................................................................ST. THOMAS, ON SMITH, STEVEN...............................................................................................YORK, SC SWANSON, LLOYD & EDITH................................................OKLAHOMA CITY, OK TAGGART, TOM & SANDY...................................................................BUCHTEL, OH TAYLOR, HOWIE & KAREN.....................................................WESLEY CHAPEL, FL TAYLOR, JOHN & SUSAN......................................................HUBER HEIGHTS, OH THAYER, GARY & BARBARA.....................................................MCDONOUGH, GA TOWNSLEY, RICHARD & JAN.........................................................HARLINGEN, TX TURNER, MIKE & JANET.................................................................KENNEWICK, WA VAILLANCOURT, MICHEL............................................................CANTERBURY, NH WHITE, KIRBY & SANDRA.................................................................BURGOON, OH WILLIAMS, BOYCE...................................................................HOLIDAY ISLAND, AR WILLIAMS, ZELMER & WEATHERSPOON, GLORIA................................GARY, IN ZAKRAJSEK, MARTIN & MARYANN...............................................RICHLAND, WA

IN MEMORIAM Members who have passed away this month.

Glenn B. Argo #319186 Athens, GA

22

Nancy C. Morton #34985-01 Fairview, PA

Roger Grignon #191939 Saint-Hubert, QC Eileen Parrish #310524-01 Gambier, OH

Evelyn F. Hicks #56966 Thaxton, VA

Wilbur C. Huffman #56667 Maryville, TN Charles Pratt #33070 Coatesville, PA

Kim Wiggand #340554-01 New Athens, IL

William Hill #212187 Knoxville, TN Tara Wooden #334818-01 O’Fallon, MO

JANUARY 2017

2017-04_6_bob_HallofFame.indd 22

2/14/17 2:43 PM

calendar

We list only GWRRA-sponsored and supported functions by category, date, name, location and contact person’s information.

For full details, including rally costs, we recommend you also visit online listings according to GWRRA Region, District and Chapter. Event listings may run up to six months in advance of an event and will run through the month of the issue’s cover date.

NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL EVENTS MARCH 28 — APRIL 9, 2017 EIGHTH ANNUAL 40 TO PHOENIX RIDE STARTS IN WILMINGTON, NC AND ARRIVES IN PHOENIX, AZ, on April 4. The cross-county ride offers stops along the way at numerous attractions including at the Home Office in Phoenix April 5, 2017. It’s a fun day of tours, food, prizes, rides and more. The ride continues April 6 to Chula Vista for three days in sunny southern California.

JUNE 1 — 4, 2017 ITALY CHAPTER B FOURTH ITALIAN NATIONAL EVENT IN LECCE, PUGLIA. Popular location in Italy to enjoy four days along scenic roads and beautiful beaches. Logistics base in Lequile Lecce at prestigious Four Stars Resort “Ristoppia,” diversified high quality housing with good daily price. Make room reservations using phone numbers below, preregister at www.gwrra.it (English website, click on events). Road book available for those wishing to extend the holiday beyond event’s four days. Info or reservation, call (Italian lang. only) Lorenzo +39 338 2988381 or (German or English language) Renato +39 349 5544623, renato.ciullo@gmail.com.

JUNE 22 — 25, 2017 CHAPTER SLOVENIA’S FIRST GWRRA INTERNATIONAL G AT H E R I N G , R I M S K E TERME SPA. GPS: 6.119135,

74

“Photo Tours” and “Other Tours” will appear periodically. The deadline for Events is approximately the fourth Friday of the month, three months before the issue’s cover date.

To submit event information, email editor@gwrra.org or mail to “Events,” GWRRA, Inc., 21423 N. 11th Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85027. To help assure inclusion, please include “Event” or “Events” in the subject line of an email. ***To best understand the EVENTS SUBMISSION DEADLINE, use the cover date (for example, September 2015); do not count that month (September); count back two months (in this case, August and July).

Therefore, the fourth Friday of June is considered the fourth Friday the submission is due for the September issue.***

15.203319. Panorama tours, vine cellar and brewery visits, best lighting Gold Wing contest, Wild West evening, Capital City visit, swimming pools, spa. Contact Janez Pongrac, Chapter Director +386 41630 353 or email gwrraslva@gmail.com.

Reservations close April 25. Call +386 3 574 2000. https://www. rimske-terme.si/sl/, info@rimsketerme.si. www.goldwing-slo.si.

AUG. 29 — SEPT. 2, 2017 WING DING 39 IN THE GREAT STATE OF TEXAS IN GRAPEVINE AT THE GAYLORD TEXAN RESORT AND CONVENTION CENTER, the site that proudly upholds the creed that “everything is bigger in Texas.”

Join GWRRA for its huge 40th Anniversary Celebration with Fun, Safety and Knowledge. There will be five days of amazing rides, dazzling entertainment, fun activities, informative seminars, grand parade, light show, Couple of the Year selection, ’70s Ball and more! This is one Wing Ding you won’t want to miss. Visit www.wing-ding.org to register now or get on the phone immediately and call 1-800-843-9460.

REGION EVENTS APRIL 27 — 29, 2017 REGION H RALLY will be April 2729. Information will be forthcoming on the website, www.region-h.org/ events.

MAY 26 — 28, 2017 SOUTHWEST REGION RALLY AT JW MARRIOTT TUCSON STARR PASS RESORT AND SPA. Region “F”un invites you to an amazingly “F”un time at our Region Rally in

Tucson, Arizona. $1,000 Cash Grand Prize (must be present to win), and Tires, special gifts and more. Other activities: 50/25/25, Bike Show, Master’s luncheon, Couple and Individual of the Year selections, and lots of vendors. Wide range of training available: Instructor Training Certification Program (ITCP), Officer Certification Program (OCP), Road Captain Course, Advance Rider Course (ARC) and Trike Riders Course (TRC). Attend one of the NEW ITCP Workshops and gain knowledge in an all new and exciting format. Make your reservations now: http://gwrra-regionf.org/ and click the rally information link. Register online and make your resort reservations as well. If you have questions contact Region Directors Andrew and Sherry Smith at gwrra.regionf@gmail.com.

JULY 20 — 23, 2017 REGION K (CENTRAL CANADA), JULY 20-23 (INCLUSIVE), BEST WESTERN PEMBROKE INN & CONFERENCE CENTRE, 1 INTERNATIONAL DR., PEMBROKE, ON K8A 6W5, 613-735-0131.

Couple of the Year Selection, Chapter Challenges, Seminars, Mouse Trap Car Competition, Scenic Tours, Drill Team Demonstration, Door Prizes, Vendors if available, Lucky Ticket Draw, Chapter Baskets, Share the Wealth Draws, Friday Entertainment, Early Bird Registration Draw, motorcycle games. Book hotel rooms by calling Best Western Pembroke Inn directly at 613-735-0131 or 800567-2378. No internet booking, reservations must be booked directly with hotel. To reserve rooms, you must request GWRRA REGION K Group rate, $119 + taxes per night per room, additional $10 per person over 3 in room. Hot breakfast included. Best Western Rewards members will receive their Rewards points. www.regionk.ca.

APRIL 2017

2017-04_5_bob_Calendar.indd 74

2/16/17 12:15 PM

AUGUST 11 — 12, 2017 REGION E RALLY “AMERICAN PRIDE.” Join us for a fun filled weekend in the Amish countryside of the world famous Amana Colonies in rural Iowa. The rally will be held at the Ramada Hotel & Wasserbahn Waterpark in Williamsburg, IA (319-668- 1175 and mention Gold Wing Road Riders Association or GWRRA for special discount rates).

Contact RD Bob and Nicki Fowkes, 815-288-5919 or director@gwrra-region-e.org, or ARD Jere and Sherry Goodman, 540-623-0447 or ard@ gwrra-region-e.org, for more details.

DISTRICT EVENTS APRIL 20 — 22, 2017 TENNESSEE DISTRICT RALLY “SPRING FLING,” PIGEON FORGE, TENNESSEE. Celebrate the Fabulous Fifties at Ramada Inn Convention Center. Hotels are Ramada Inn, 4010 Parkway; Creekstone Inn, 4034 River Road South; Country Cascades, 204 Sharon Drive. Call 800-223-6707 for reservations. Mention, Gold Wing Road Riders Association when making reservations. Great dinner and show after closing at Hatfield & McCoy Dinner Show. Reservations on registration form. Vendors, games, seminars, talent show, sock hop.

Come ride the mountains and have fun with TN GWRRA. Gary and Patti Hamilton District Directors. Phone 865-982-7905 for more info. Gwrratn. org.

MAY 6 — 7, 2017 SOUTH CAROLINA DISTRICT RALLY

“WINGIN’ IT SOUTHERN STYLE” IN HISTORIC BEAUFORT, SC. Rally site is Old Bay Marketplace on Bay Street, adjacent to Waterfront Park. Come Friday night for free Welcome Party with pizza, sweet tea, incredible costume contest and Southern hospitality at host hotel Quality Inn at Town Center. Take guided ride to Hunting Island Lighthouse, Fort Fremont, Old Sheldon Church Ruins, and Parris Island Marine Corps Museum. Horse drawn carriage rides through downtown Beaufort, Bay Street shopping, ice cream by the harbor. Best talent show in the South Saturday night; Grand Prize is three night getaway for two in Beaufort. www.gwrrasc. com. SC District Director Buddy and Kim Summer, 803-924-2851 or scdd. buddy@gmail.com.

MAY 19, 2017 IOWA DISTRICT SAFETY WEEKEND. Iowa will be holding its annual Safety Weekend in Ankeny, Iowa. This event has motorcycle riding courses, CPR/FA classes, a lot of classes to help you get into the Levels program or to help keep your Levels current. More info as to which riding courses we will present as time gets closer. For more info, please contact Lonnie Borseth, Iowa District Educator, borseth2wings@ gmail.com or 319-631-8680.

JUNE 1 — 3, 2017 MISSOURI DISTRICT RALLY IN BEAUTIFUL BRANSON, MO. You can be “Wingin the Ozarks” with guided rides, free opening night entertainment, free lunches, icecream social, Kansas Twisters, discounted dinners, discounted Clay Cooper tickets, Showboat Branson Belle, White Water, Silver Dollar City, Titanic Museum, Ride the Ducks, 150' Branson Ferris Wheel, and free trout farm tours. New vendors. Lots of giveaways/drawings. First 400 receive free rally pin. To register: www. mogwrra.org.

JUNE 22 — 24, 2017 N E / S D D I S T R I C T R A L LY I N DEADWOOD, SOUTH DAKOTA. Ride to beautiful First Gold Hotel on Main Street, Deadwood. You will be staying in the center of the Black Hills, one of the most scenic locations and best places to ride in the U.S. Attractions such as Mt. Rushmore/ Crazy Horse Monuments, Spearfish Canyon, Sturgis, Custer State Park, Devils Tower, Needles Highway and much more are close by. Poker run,

parade, professional entertainment by comedic genius Kip Attaway and many more activities planned. Come enjoy the fun and friendship that GWRRA is known for in this area. Call Bob Olson 605-892-3183 or email olsonfamily1@midco.net for more information. Rally registration can be found at www. gwrrane.com.

JUNE 23 — 24, 2017 KANSAS DISTRICT RALLY, HUTCHINSON, KANSAS. Kansas GWRRA invites you to join us at very ‘FUN’ rally. Here are a few rides available: ‘The Strataca’ Underground Salt Museum, the ‘FREE’ Dillon’s Nature Center, the Kansas Cosmosphere & Space Center, Hutchinson Zoo free, Marquette Kansas Motorcycle Museum.

We have bike games, seminars, ice cream social, vendors, Grand Prize and 50/50, bike/ light show and more. Host Hotel: The Atrium Hotel & Conference Center. Room rate is $72. 800-362-5018. Contact DD Bill and Sarah Watts at 620665-3877, Bill’s cell 620-7288347, Sara’s cell 316-213-3084.

JULY 13 — 15, 2017 WYOMING DISTRICT WILL BE RETURNING TO SCENIC AND FAMOUS SUNDANCE, WY, FOR ITS 29TH ANNUAL RALLY. Mark your calendars to attend. Don’t miss some great riding in the beautiful Black Hills of Wyoming and South Dakota.

You can see Devils Tower, the first National Monument.

Plenty to do and see, oh and did I mention lots of GWRRA friends will be there. Please go to our website for updated rally information at www.gwrra-wy. org. Or you may contact Rich and Dalene Goetz at rdgoetz@ centurylink.net or call 307-6827900.

JULY 21 — 22, 2017 MONTANA DISTRICT RALLY “WINGS OF THUNDER” IN GREAT FALLS, MONTANA. See the Thunderbirds fly, take part in our Hawaiian shirt contest and enjoy some beautiful rides. Great Falls is close to Glacier National Park, with many beautiful places along the way. Discover the falls history WINGWORLDMAG.COM

2017-04_5_bob_Calendar.indd 75

calendar

AUGUST 3 — 6, 2017 REGION L CONVENTION/RALLY ON BEAUTIFUL PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND, CANADA. Rally will be held at Causeway Bay Hotel, Summerside, PE (800-565-7829) or (1-902-4362157). Come for lots of fun, beautiful scenery and wonderful people.

Preregistration available early in 2017. (Must say you’re with GWRRA for room rate.) For details or registration, contact Region L Directors Ron Martin or Ruth Foster at ronmartin@ ns.sympatico.ca or 902-678-1298.

Send registration form to Blanchard Atkinson, 56 Nita Dr., Truro, Nova Scotia B2N 6G7 or email bbra@eastlink.caInfo. canadianatlanticregion. org/ann.html.

75

2/16/17 12:15 PM

calendar

along the Lewis and Clark Trail, and learn about famous painter CM Russell. To join the fun, please check out our website at www. gwrra-mtdistrict.org or contact Betty Bonnett, Montana District Director at bcbonnett@gmail.com or 406-690-4222.

JULY 27 — 29, 2017 NEW ENGLAND DISTRICTS RALLY, STURBRIDGE, MA. Join us for three wonderful days of riding the New England countryside including Berkshire Mountains in Mass. and Green Mountains of Vermont. Host hotel is Sturbridge Hotel and Conference Center, 366 Main Street, Sturbridge, MA 01566, 508-347-7393, just off Rt. 84 and Rt. 90. Room rates $98/night, plus applicable tax.

Mention GWRRA for special room rate. Along with rate you will receive a card that entitles you to 10% off all your food purchased onsite during rally. Guided and destination rides, sunrise rides Friday and Saturday morning.

Thursday evening lakeside firepit social; Friday afternoon Beach Fiesta – dress up in your favorite beach attire, DJ and fun games; Friday evening optional Mexican fare dinner lakeside or American BBQ followed by ice cream social. Indoor and outdoor vendors, door prizes, daily 50/50, Chinese raffle, rally bars and more. Visit https://nedistrictsrally.shutterfly. com for rally flier and registration form or call MA District Directors Kevin and Georgia LeBlond 978692-1169 for information.

AUGUST 18 — 19, 2017 THE BLAST, KENTUCKY’S RALLY, THE THEME THIS YEAR IS “SALUTE TO OUR MILITARY.” It will be held at the Cave City Convention Center in Cave City, Kentucky. Events include a Scavenger Hunt, Self-guided Rides, Light Parade and On Bike Games. The host hotels are Comfort Inn and Sleep Inn. Host campground is Cave Country RV Park. For more information go to www.gwrraky.com.

“Aloha Colorado” is our theme this year at the Chaffee County Fairgrounds! Come mauka! Enjoy scenic mountain rides in Colorado Ski Country, vendors, Dinner Event, the ‘Ohana of GWRRA and much more!

Don’t miss out on the fun! The host hotel is the Baymont Inn and Suites, call 719-539-8500 for lodging and reservations and mention “GWRRA.” Find our registration form at www. coloradogwrra.com. Call Jim or Barb Griffin at 303-933-9492 for information or email dd@coloradogwrra. com. Mahalo for your Kokua!

OCTOBER 27— 29, 2017 A R I Z O N A D I S T R I C T R A L LY “WELCOME TO THE BEACH” AT LAKE HAVASU. For more info contact Garry Woo, 520-490-855 or gwoo@ comcast.net.

CHAPTER EVENTS MARCH 31 — APRIL 2, 2017 CHAPTER CA1R’S 19TH ANNUAL “ R A L LY I N T H E VA L L E Y, ” LAUGHLIN, NV. Host hotel: Harrah’s Laughlin Casino & Hotel. Make room reservation by Feb. 28, 2017 to receive reduced rate. Theme: “LIVE FROM LAUGHLIN: On Saturday Night!” Self-guided tours, fabulous vendors, special parking, wonderful grand prizes, 25/15/10 drawings, special drawing for paid preregistrations received by Feb. 28, 2017. Join us Sat. night for Ice Cream Social, entertainment, drawings for all gifts.

Jim Wilson, 714-267-1303; Mary Kay Wilson 714-267-1273. Register at www.rallyinthevalley.com.

APRIL 7 — 8, 2017 TX-O’S 29TH ANNUAL BLUEBONNET RALLY & CAMPOUT, Lady Bird Johnson Municipal Park, Fredericksburg, TX, 830-997-4202 http://fbgtx.org/other/rvpark. htm. Tour beautiful Texas Hill Country during peak wildflower season. Camp with us Fri. and Sat. in reserved rally spots 1-30. Mention you’re with Chapter O when paying camping fee at gate. If not camping, park admission is free. Rally starts Sat. 8 a.m. Guided Fun Run, catered lunch, off-bike games, vendors, huge silent auction! Rally in enclosed Pioneer Pavilion, so come rain or shine! Closing ceremonies 2 p.m. Lyle or Sheri Altes, 512-8970860 or director@goldwingaustin. org. Details and flyer at http://www. goldwingaustin.org/.

APRIL 29, 2017 GWRRA-WI CHAPTER Q PIG ROAST AND 35th BIRTHDAY PARTY at Eagle’s Club, 1703 S. Third Ave., 1-5 p.m., Wausau, WI. $12 preregistration (must be registered by April 10, 2017). $14 at door. Music

by Woody Express. Raffles, 50/50, games. Bring stuffed toy for a special drawing. Open to public. Send info and checks payable to GWRRA-WI Q to Jan Cahak, P2231 N. Pole Road, Birnamwood, WI 54414.

AUGUST 24 — 26, 2017 COLORADO DISTRICT PRESENTS THE 28TH “WINGIN’ THE ROCKIES” RALLY-VENTION IN SCENIC SALIDA, COLORADO!

76

APRIL 2017

2017-04_5_bob_Calendar.indd 76

2/16/17 12:15 PM

7.625

>> All that’s missing is you, your bike and GEICO Motorcycle insurance.

geico.com | 1-800-442-9253 | Local Office

Some discounts, coverages, payment plans and features are not available in all states or all GEICO companies. Motorcycle coverage is underwritten by GEICO Indemnity Company. GEICO is a registered service mark of Government Employees Insurance Company, Washington, D.C. 20076; a Berkshire Hathaway Inc. subsidiary. Š 2017 GEICO

Ads2.indd 8

2/14/17 2:20 PM

classifieds

Classified listings are a benefit for GWRRA Members and are for Members’ personal property only. Listings limited to approximately 30 words each. Include year, model, mileage, price, name, phone number, email, state or province. We reserve the right to edit entries. Visit Gwrra.org/messageboards/classifieds for up-to-date, Member-maintained classified listings.

Type or print written entries and send to “Classified Ads,” GWRRA, Inc., 21423 N. 11th Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85027, or email to editor@gwrra.org. Please include “Classified” in the subject line of an email.

Deadline is the fourth Friday of the month

MOTORCYCLES

1976 GL1000 Gold Wing Limited Edition LTD. 9,700 miles, showroom condition, 2,000 made for USA. $5,000 OBO. Leave a message, 814-652-5407.

1985 GL1200 Aspen. Blue/Blue, 58K miles. Two owners since late 80s. Maintenance records since 2010. Looks good, runs great! $3,700. Burlington, NC. 336-263-7886 and leave message.

1990 GL1500 SEi Pearl White.

96,000 miles, 75% of miles are Interstate. Approx. 25,000 miles on new final drive, CompuFire alternator. Too many extras to list. Stored in heated garage.

Well-maintained and very good condition. When new approx. $30,000 invested. Comes with custom painted Escapade trailer with two beautiful murals. PA. 724838-1402. $7,500 OBO for both. ’93 Aspencade 46K Cambridge Blue, pinstriping, CB, Corbin seat, original seat (never used), lots of extras, garage kept, black cargo trailer new, Kompact Kamp Excell, $7,500 OBO. 301-658-4256.

1997 GL1500SE Dark Blue Gold Wing. One owner, garage kept.

Very good condition. 119,000 miles. $6,500 or best offer. Call Harold in N.C., 910-322-0478.

1998 Gold W ing SE, 1500.

Pearl White loaded with extras.

153,000K., professionally maintained with supporting records, stored in heated garage.

Located 15 minutes from Ontario, Canada/New York border. $7,000.

Info and pictures contact Alton, allaglen@aol.com.

2000 Anniversary Edition GL1500 Spectra-Red Metallic, 22,250 miles. Bought new. Very well

78

approximately two months before the issue’s cover date. Ads run one month on a first come, first serve, space-available basis. Later arriving ads are held for a succeeding issue.

cared for, garage kept. Brand new 92 amp generator and battery. Great buy $7,295. Contact Bill Gehring, 603-522-9243, spiritson3@gmail.com.

New Hampshire.

2001 GL1800A1 Blue, ABS brakes.

Always garaged, ex. cond., 50,600 miles, Bike show winner, CB radio, 6-disk CD changer, XM, Garmin GPS w/mount, radar detector, cellphone connection, all connect to helmet. Many chrome accessories, full light package, extra parts, Hartco custom seat w/ cloth eagle cover, backrest, passenger armrests, heated hand grips, Tulsa windshield, Baker air wings, front/rear Progressive springs, belly pan, white Shoei helmet, bike cover, luggage rack/bag, full bike cover, aftermarket pipes. $9,800 cash/ bank check, clear title available, N.H. 603-224-5812, ed_lewis@comcast.net.

2002 GL 1800A w/ABS Illusion Red, $6,500. 100,000 mi. One owner, garage kept, New Special Edition windshield w/vent. CB, lots of chrome, spoiler, luggage rack, Ring of Fire, lots of accent lights. Includes Gold Wing luggage, winter gloves, two GWRRA triple duty jackets, two matching helmets w/ intercom. Pics and questions on request at Olddwight@outlook.com.

2002 Gold Wing 1800. Must sell, medial issues. Yellow, 23K miles, original owner, perfect condition, always kept in heated garage. Extras: black bra, running lights, additional lights, luggage rack, six-disc CD changer, CB radio, highway foot pegs, two matching Arai helmets with intercom. MT. $9,995. Dave, 406-2400430 or djkhoury@hotmail.com.

2004 GL1800, White with graphics and pinstriping. 109,000 touring miles. Loaded with chrome aftermarket parts including wheels, valve covers, timing chain cover and many more.

Baker Air Wings also included. You want decorative lighting; this one has it installed from front to back. Call 269816-4745 or wolfconn70@gmail.com.

GWRRA assumes no responsibility for quality of items listed, nor for the outcome of transactions initiated through these listings.

Bargain at $9,800.

2004 Gold Wing, Candy Red, CB, six disc CD, plenty of chrome tastefully done, lots of extras, never in rain, kept in heated garage, perfect condition, only 2,600 miles, includes two color-matched helmets with headsets, $12,000. PA. Rick, 814-467-7674 or rickaar@aol.com.

2008 Gold Wing, 61,000 miles, Pearl White, tasteful chrome addition. Always garaged. One owner. Navi, air bag, hand, seat/toe war mers. Recalls completed. $14,000. Call 702-254-7246, NV. No text messages available.

2008 GL1800 Gold Wing, Black, 67,000 miles, custom seats and backrest, Heating, CB, CD, helmet. New tires and warranty, many accessories, mint condition, garage kept, new battery. $13,000. 352-465-9306. Florida.

TRIKES

1996 1500 Gold Wing trike Magenta California Sidecar conversion. 59,993 miles, custom seats with passenger armrests, floorboards with heal/toe shifter, show lights, Ring of Fire. Trailer matching color. $16,000. Jon 206-6273201 or jpmix@frontier.com. IN. 1999 Honda SE trike. 2006 CSC kit.

Silver and Gray. 30,660 miles. Lots of chrome. 11,000 OBO. 660-668-3559.

Norman1435@gmail.com. Missouri.

1999 Gold Wing with Lehman kit, triked in 2003. Only 24,000 plus miles, ridden yearly. One owner. Always garaged, prof. maintained by Gold Wing Master mechanic. Super fork brace, red velour custom seat, backrest, armrest/dash covered. Highway footboards, heeltoe shifter, new vented windshield, full trike custom covers, wired helmets. Exc. condition. Trunk bag full of goodies.

Selling due to back injury. $17,400 OBO. Lowell, Mich. 616-897-8896 or email thergamms@gmail.com.

2002 Titanium GW 1800 w/ 2008 factory installed Motor Trike conversion and

J AP N A R IULA 2R 0Y 1 27 0 1 7

2017-04_5_bob_Classifieds.indd 78

2/16/17 12:23 PM

hoichoic

2004 1800A CSC trike, 7,000.

Loads of extras, Candy-Durango Red. Trailer hitch, small Tagalong, excellent condition, all service up-todate. Garage kept, pinstriping by TJ. $23,000. 706-835-1691 or 678-4047341. Georgia.

2005 GL1800 trike by Roadsmith $21,500. Conversion put on 2009, 64,500 miles. EZ-Steer, backrest, armrest, hitch. AM/FM/CB, full cover, F4 windshield. Lots of extra chrome and lights. Selling for medical reasons.

Will send pictures. Omaha, Nebraska.

Rodger 402-676-0789.

2005 Yellow Gold Wing trike w/ Champion conversion added in 2009.

2005 color matched Escapade Elite cargo trailer, with many extras on both.

Bike/trailer pinstriped by Ballard. 73K miles, two Nolan 104 color matched helmets w/ Air Rider headsets. Full covers for both. $20,000 for trike and $2,500 for trailer, will sell separately.

Could help w/ delivery. Can send pictures. Northern Indiana. Gale at 765-452-9077 or (c)765-776-1268.

2006 Gold 1800 Gold Wing trike, 63,778 miles. Roadsmith conversion at 54,024 miles, 2013. Full running boards, immaculate condition, $24,950. One owner, garage kept, independent suspension, automatic load leveler, EZ-Steer front fork, mudflaps, hitch w/ wiring, full trike rain cover, new front tire, all maintenance done by Honda techs, too many extras to list. Includes two Shoei XL white helmets w/ intercom, two XL yellow/ black rainsuits. Joe, 219-987-3688. IN. 2008 Gold Wing Roadsmith trike conversion with running boards, heel-toe shifter, trailer hitch. Lots of chrome and LED lights with Ring of Fire, low mileage, 6-degree rake for easy steering. Tires good; priced to sell quick. No issues/clear title. Burgundy Red. Purchase now and ready for spring and summer vacations with gorgeous, powerful machine. Middle

Tennessee. More features than listed. $23,499; cell 985-201-3791, Randy, or email ryan79882@yahoo.com.

APRIL ADS

2008 GL1800 Gold Wing trike Level II, CSC XL, 48,022 miles, Dark-Red Metallic, CB radio, Switchblade pegs, floorboards/heel-toe shifter, passenger foot pegs and armrests, Baker Wingsside/hands/lower, Utopia backrest, Centramatic front wheel balancer, paint matched Neo-Star trailer, helmets, rainsuits, etc. $22,000. Priced to sell. edbailey48@yahoo.com, 937-623-7866.

Add On ...................................................36

2009 1800 Gold Wing Roadsmith trike conversion. Silver, excellent condition.

Always shedded and covered, foot pegs, red lights, all extras included. Seat and handle grip heated. 4,242 miles. $30,500. Can send pics. Bill Dendinger 402-254-6838, Hartington, NE.

Dennis Kirk ............................................. 17

2015 Gold W ing 1800 Hannigan trike with custom two-tone paint with matching trailer and helmets. 4,000 miles. $35,000. Contact for pictures and info-relias56@aol.com or 318-880-8088.

Gold Wing Rentals...............................29

TRAILERS, PARTS AND

Joe Rocket ...............................................7

Clear, vented Long Ride windshield good condition $100 plus shipping, Kuryakyn Ring of Fire switch and harness $100 plus shipping, Honda CD player with harness, $50 not working. Call or text 828-280-3638, Bob.

Kansas Dept of Wildlife/Parks ..........63

MISCELLANEOUS

Long Ride Shields ...............................29

ACCESSORIES

Camper and lot for sale. Venture Out at Gatlinburg, 5355 Parkway East (US 321) (adjacent to Smoky Mts. Natl. Park).

Camper is one bedroom (living room has sofa bed) fully furnished in excellent condition (no water damage), with fully covered metal roof cap, 12 feet x 32 feet covered porch, outdoor stone fireplace, paved streets, clubhouse, pool, biker friendly neighborhood. Reduced to only $29,900. 423-383-0339.

S.C. Home For Sale: Three bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, 2,630 square feet, central heat and air, five ceiling fans, open concept, gas fireplace, enclosed sunroom, oversized two car garage, semi-gated with 18 hole golf course.

Aiken, South Carolina, 803-514-2267.

Gerbing Cascade Extreme Heated Pants, never worn, XL, $125. IL. Contact Marvin, 217-620-9290 or Kmurph5248@ yahoo.com.

Aluma Trailers .......................................76 Americade .............................................64 Arkansas Parks and Tourism ......56-57 Big Bike Parts .......................................23 Bonner Springs Parks and Rec ........63 Centramatic.......................................... C3 Corbin Pacific, Inc. ............................... 47 Dodge City CVB ..................................63 Eastern Oregon Visit ..........................55 Eurowing .................................................41 Gene’s Gallery ...................................... 47 Geico ...................................................... 77 Harbor Freight ......................................69 Honda of Russellville ............................ 4 Impact Battery. .....................................27 J&M Corp .............................................. C2 KD Cycle, LLC .......................................28 Klock Werks Kustom Cycles .............64 Law Tigers ................................................ 1 Lecompton Historical Society ..........63 MD Hearing ............................................21 Metrix sunglasses.................................. 9 Motorcycle Tours .................................26 Neosho...................................................27 Niehaus Cycle Sales ........................... 37 Optic Armor ..........................................27 Pacific SW Electronics. .......................28 Progressive Insurance ......................... 3 Rampage Trailers.................................40 Rider Insurance .................................... 37 Sena ..........................................................11 Tilting Motor Works .............................25 Tow-Pac..................................................33 Utopia .....................................................39 Venture Heat ........................................23 Wingers-N-Waves ................................33 Wingstuff.com ...................................... C4

Nolan N104 EVO Helmet, Large, silver, never worn. $200. IL. Marvin at 217-6209290 or kmurph5248@yahoo.com.

WINGWORLDMAG.COM

2017-04_5_bob_Classifieds.indd 79

classifieds

aqua shield, passenger armrests with cup holder, luggage rack, CB, radio, intercom, trailer hitch and wiring, 4 1/2-degree rake, chrome rear wheels, highway pegs, pulsating modular headlights, side LED lights, matching full flip-face helmets, leather jackets, service manual, always garaged, about 17,500 miles. Great shape. No accidents. Don’t ride much. Pics. La. $22,500 OBO. 337-433-6816, (c)337794-0414, bricepalmer@yahoo.com.

79

2/16/17 4:23 PM

association LISTINGS

Use this section to find a Chapter near you, phone a Chapter Director to let them know you’d like to volunteer, email a National Director and more. If you use a Wing World app, it’s like having a small Gold Book with you and GWRRA’s finest by your side. *denotes Senior Officer

DIRECTORS RAY & SANDI GARRIS

DIRECTOR

RAY GARRIS

DEPUTY DIRECTOR

REGIONS F, I, & J

JACK WAGNER

DEPUTY DIRECTOR

REGIONS D, H, & K

BRUCE & BARB BEEMAN

DEPUTY DIRECTOR

REGIONS B, E, & L

ROBERT & NANCY SHRADER

DEPUTY DIRECTOR

REGIONS A & N

DAN & RACHEL SANDEROVICH

DEPUTY DIRETOR OVERSEAS

ROBERT & ALTHEA BERRY

RIDER EDUCATION DIRECTOR

LARRY & PENNY ANTHONY

DIRECTOR OF MEMBER ENHANCEMENT

CLARA & FRED BOLDT

LEADERSHIP TRAINING DIRECTOR

JEFF & CHERRI LINER

DIRECTOR OF FINANCE

director@gwrra.org director@gwrra.org jwagner10@cox.net bbbeeman@charter.net floridadd@msn.com dan.sanderovich@gmail.com director-re@gwrra.org mepgwrra@gmail.com toledotriker@gmail.com jeffcherri@charter.net

602-404-6875 602-404-6875 405-359-7892 507-433-4286 352-668-3164 972-542-300-311 520-744-2025 205-492-9728 641-484-5140 423-336-5835

TO REACH INDIVIDUAL PROGRAM COORDINATORS PLEASE VISIT WWW.GWRRA.ORG.

REGIONAL DIRECTORS UNITED STATES OF AMERICA JIM & SUE JACKSON *

REGION A

AL, FL, GA, MS, SC

THOMAS & RENEE WASSLUCK*

REGION B

CT, DE, MA, MD, ME, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, VT

LLOYD & BECKY GLYDEWELL

REGION D

IN, MI, OH

ROBERT & NICKI FOWKES

REGION E

IA, IL, MN, MO, ND, NE, SD, WI

ANDY & SHERRY SMITH

REGION F

AZ, CA, CO, HI, NM, NV, UT

JAMES & REBA BERRY

REGION H

AR, KS, LA, OK, TX

DONALD & SHARON WEBER

REGION I

ID, MT, OR, WA, WY

GLENDA & ALAN KEOUGH

REGION N

KY, NC, TN, VA, WV

GARY & SUSAN PREMECH

REGION J

AB, AK, BC, NT, SK, YT

FRANCOIS & CHANTAL SEGUIN

REGION K

MB, NU, ON, QC

RONALD MARTIN & RUTH FOSTER

REGION L

NB, NL, NS, PE

jack297@bellsouth.net regionbdirectors.tom.renee@gmail.com lglydewell@att.net director@gwrra-region-e.org gwrra.regionf@gmail.com director@gwrra-h.org ponderosads@roadrunner.com gwrra.regndir@yahoo.com

334-297-1719

gpremech@gmail.com dir.regionk@outlook.com ronmartin@ns.sympatico.ca

403-238-8478

570-474-1014 937-322-7156 815-288-5919 303-923-8342 318-348-1275 208-660-7836 901-494-9053

CANADA 613-673-2341 902-678-1298

DISTRICT DIRECTORS, CHAPTER DIRECTORS & CHAPTER LOCATIONS USA

ALASKA (J)

ALABAMA (REGION A) D/D BESSEMER AL-A MOBILE AL-B HUNTSVILLE AL-D ANNISTON AL-F MONTGOMERY AL-G SAMSON AL-H ATHENS AL-J TUSCALOOSA AL-L THOMASVILLE AL-M PHENIX CITY AL-N GADSDEN AL-S RUSSELLVILLE AL-T MCCALLA AL-U DOTHAN AL-Y BIRMINGHAM AL-Z PRATTVILLE

TEASLEY, F ALLEN, H FOSNIGHT JR, R LANDERS, R LITTLE, S COLVIN, D BREEDING, C BEALL, R LUKER, P SNYDER, D NAIRMORE, J SWINDLE, M TEASLEY, P

* * * *

*

WILLIAMSON JR, B* BROWN, R * MCGALLIARD, R

8 08 0 A P R JI LA N2 U0 1A7R Y

205-424-4717 251-751-0299 256-656-5810 256-452-4482 334-244-1415 334-488-4158 256-233-1125 205-393-2653 334-682-5592 334-219-1863 256-572-2925 256-412-3804 205-567-8335 334-237-0466 205-948-8991 334-365-7589

D/D EAGLE RIVER AK-A ANCHORAGE

ARKANSAS (H)

NORWOOD, S HOEHNE, J

907-696-3551 907-248-5054

ARIZONA (F) D/D AZ-A AZ-C AZ-D AZ-E AZ-G AZ-K AZ-O AZ-P AZ-R AZ-S AZ-U AZ-X

TUCSON TUCSON LAKE HAVASU CTY MESA SIERRA VISTA GREEN VALLEY TUCSON BULLHEAD CITY PRESCOTT PHOENIX SCOTTSDALE YUMA CASA GRANDE

WOO, G HAGEN, M WOO, G PRENTICE, T HOWARD, L JOHNSON, L HRIGORA, N BROWN, G GASTON, S OLIVER, J READ, J CART JR, H MELBY, M

* *

* *

520-400-9897 520-762-9564 520-400-9897 602-438-9660 520-459-0079 765-617-4212 810-923-4117 760-500-3084 928-759-9719 623-694-6356 480-406-5871 928-247-9347 520-431-0155

D/D AR-B AR-C AR-D AR-E AR-F AR-K

SHERWOOD FAYETTEVILLE CABOT JONESBORO HOT SPRINGS FORT SMITH BRYANT

AUSTIN, R STEWART, W AUSTIN, R COOPER, K * DRENNON SR, D ARMENTROUT, B DELLINGER, R

501-831-2461 479-790-4936 501-831-2461 870-236-8168 501-463-2948 479-414-1089 501-944-4705

CALIFORNIA (F) D/D LANCASTER CA-1A LANCASTER CA-1B BAKERSFIELD CA-1C RANCHO MIRAGE CA-1D PARAMOUNT CA-1F SAN DIEGO CA-1I COVINA CA-1K BURBANK

CLARK, N HARMON, R GILLETTE, L ENSLEY, D KENNISH, C SPRENKLE, S NYGREN, L FREELAND, K

*

661-317-1395 661-256-9106 661-978-1559 760-777-2517 323-582-4398 619-585-9112 951-212-1476 818-403-6729

2017

2017-04_5_bob_OfficerListings.indd 80

2/14/17 2:39 PM

BOYD, D COWAN, J VILLAGRANA, J DEVOR, K THOMAS, K RILEY, P JOHNSON, R WHITTED, J WALKER, W CARROLL, B KEELER, D HALLOCK, T WILSON, D ESPOSITO, S RIPPE, S * WHITSON, T

805-434-1919 909-783-1014 562-324-4414 949-280-3536 415-307-8237 951-204-1889 951-532-5311 559-786-3489 510-682-0317 510-867-1305 209-824-1783 603-520-8144 530-275-5521 408-244-7722 559-298-2456 209-744-1615

COLORADO (F) D/D CO-A CO-B CO-E CO-G CO-I CO-J CO-L CO-N CO-Q

LITTLETON LITTLETON GRAND JUNCTION ARVADA FORT COLLINS COLORADO SPGS AURORA LAKEWOOD PUEBLO MONTROSE

GRIFFIN, J GRIFFIN, J GRIMSLEY, C WILLS, B SCHOLBROCK, S CALLICOTT, S LAPE, B * BENDER, T BRADLEY, D PIERCE, B

303-933-9492 303-933-9492 970-268-5008 720-351-6663 303-905-5205 719-481-6082 303-902-8570 303-972-8420 719-671-6242 970-417-2773

CONNECTICUT (B) D/D STRATFORD CT-A STONINGTON CT-E FAIRFIELD

POIRIER, J BOISSEVAIN, R POIRIER, D

203-378-1183 401-527-8501 203-378-1183

DELAWARE (B) D/D MIDDLETOWN DE-A NEW CASTLE DE-B SEAFORD

BROWN, M GRIFFITH, W INGRAM JR, K

302-449-0877 302-312-1896 410-208-4803

FLORIDA (A) D/D MULBERRY FL-1A TAMPA FL-1A2 TALLAHASSEE FL-1B BRANDON FL-1D PENSACOLA FL-1D2 PORT RICHEY FL-1E2FORT WALTON BEACH FL-1F2OCALA FL-1G DELTONA FL-1H DAYTONA BEACH FL-1H2 ORLANDO FL-1J JACKSONVILLE FL-1K PALM COAST FL-1L PANAMA CITY FL-1L2 WESLEY CHAPEL FL-1M CLEARWATER FL-1R DUNNELLON FL-1T INVERNESS FL-1V JACKSONVILLE BCH FL-1W APOPKA FL-1X ORANGE PARK FL-1Y GAINESVILLE FL-2A WEST PALM B EACH FL-2B2SARASOTA FL-2D MELBOURNE FL-2E MIAMI FL-2F PUNTA GORDA FL-2G FT MYERS FL-2H WAUCHULA FL-2L LAKELAND FL-2N COCOA FL-2O STUART FL-2R FORT LAUDERDALE

BERRY, W SHRADER, N WILLIS, M BACCUS, G WESSLER, D HIGGINS, G DONALDSON, D SADLON, M MITCHELL SR, T MCGINNIS, J RUBINO, M JORDAN, L CARR, E SMITH, R BUCK, M PALMORE, C JACQUINET, J HARRIS, R BERRY, W TOBIN, T JETTE, G KELLAM, K SMITH, C BANER, W ANDERSON, H LANDSNAES, G DISBROW, G JORDAN, H CARLTON, W GRIMES, R BEATTIE, J MORRIS, D FELDMAN, R

*

863-860-4484 352-668-3164 423-791-2063 813-480-5314 251-709-8117 352-684-5293 850-974-1265 352-694-4723 407-878-6921 386-689-5295 321-228-6379 951-768-6645 386-846-0146 850-871-2571 813-610-0129 727-530-4037 413-210-6655 352-726-6128 863-860-4484 407-902-9024 904-276-7488 386-288-4067 561-278-6187 941-474-0486 321-952-1448 305-232-2882 206-396-0848 239-303-0023 863-773-3648 863-858-0634 321-480-4342 772-349-8482 954-830-7044

CLEMMER, L RACKLEY, J LANDRUM, N WATTS, C SEWARD, J BERTRAM, D CLEMMER, L PAYNE, R CATES, L LIVINGSTON, W *

770-210-8652 770-860-1533 770-403-1112 770-489-8411 912-832-4382 770-540-9160 770-210-8652 912-658-6463 706-860-9238 229-889-1705

*

*

*

*

*

* * * * *

* *

GEORGIA (A) D/D JONESBORO GA-A MCDONOUGH GA-B MARIETTA GA-B2 DOUGLASVILLE GA-C2 HINESVILLE GA-D GAINESVILLE GA-D2 DALTON GA-E2 SAVANNAH GA-F2 AUGUSTA GA-H ALBANY

GA-I2 GA-J GA-K GA-L GA-M GA-O GA-Q GA-R GA-S GA-T

LAVONIA HIAWASSEE KINGSLAND ROME MOULTRIE TIFTON WARNER ROBINS JASPER WINDER ATHENS

D/D ID-B ID-E ID-G ID-H ID-T

NAMPA LEWISTON IDAHO FALLS TWIN FALLS COEUR D’ ALENE NAMPA

BROTHERS, F * HURD, D JONES, B WHITENER, M HEMINGWAY, K OWENS, B AIKENS, D POWELL, K PIPER, J STEWART, D *

706-356-4966 828-369-5918 912-266-2050 770-548-2001 229-324-3283 229-263-7906 478-365-0841 404-281-5636 678-800-4063 404-379-4060

IDAHO (I) LEA, B DAVIS, S BARNES, P SAWYER, D PIPER, A GOFF, G

208-989-3722 208-413-6253 208-360-7667 208-490-0277 208-659-9922 208-938-4283

ILLINOIS (E) D/D CAMBRIA IL-B2 CRYSTAL LAKE IL-C GILMAN IL-C2 LENA IL-D2 EFFINGHAM IL-DK DEKALB IL-E LITCHFIELD IL-F MT VERNON IL-G DIXON IL-G2 GURNEE IL-H2 GALESBURG IL-I DECATUR IL-L ROCKFORD IL-N QUINCY IL-NW ROLLING MEADOWS IL-O COLLINSVILLE IL-PI PARIS IL-Q CARBONDALE IL-R PERU IL-S OLNEY IL-T SPRINGFIELD IL-U VANDALIA IL-Y NEW LENOX IL-Z PEORIA IL-Z2 CHICAGO

GOTTSCHALK, S KAM, G HUIZENGA, G MURRAY, L WEBSTER, D * HALL, D SCHMIDT, W VOLSCH, K ADAMS, M DAUJOTIS, E GASAWAY, J GAITROS, T * BENNETT, D BUFFINGTON, N GOTTSCHALK, S MILLER, R WALLER, P * BANKS, S HERMANSON, D EUBANK, C PEEK, D OGUINN, B GOTTSCHALK, S HOUSE, M KOPCHOK, J

618-889-4036 847-458-8870 815-683-2692 815-235-3538 217-254-2301 630-556-4348 618-377-1472 618-308-0170 815-535-8349 847-913-5919 563-288-2510 217-763-2471 815-222-3577 573-822-6302 618-889-4036 618-667-7132 217-463-1078 618-889-6222 815-674-9841 618-455-3675 217-528-1591 217-825-4752 618-889-4036 309-202-1371 630-667-8372

IA-O DAVENPORT IA-S SHELDON IA-W FT DODGE

FABER, R WILLIAMS, D BROWN, J NEWMAN, G WHITE, R ROBBINS, A WARMELS, R HUNTER, L * PRATER, R ECKELBARGER, N SNAPP, E CRIPE, S MCMAIN, G * FELDT, E NEWMAN, T * SWIFT, J KIEFNER, D * HODSON, D SPAULDING, D SCHREINER, M DALY, V OROURKE, J MICHEAU, W CUSTER, S * NELSON, M ALEXANDER, G SHAFFER, D MCKEE, P

765-307-0134 765-436-7433 812-347-3252 260-571-8296 317-941-9700 765-344-1011 260-238-4148 765-425-5213 574-253-3958 402-253-7416 812-576-2105 574-238-2781 765-452-9077 765-474-1331 765-966-8722 317-881-9115 812-882-4385 260-396-2333 812-294-1810 270-577-3458 574-259-3508 219-477-4324 260-726-9534 260-356-8922 260-316-6082 219-369-1694 812-372-9123 317-407-3197

IOWA (E) D/D IA-A IA-CC IA-D IA-E IA-F IA-H IA-I

MARION DES MOINES CHEROKEE MASON CITY BURLINGTON CEDAR RAPIDS OTTUMWA WATERLOO

WRIGHT, T HEATH, R ANDERSON, J CALLAHAN, J MILLER, K SAYERS, P MASON, S FLEMING, R

*

319-431-4077 515-494-3743 712-546-6895 641-822-3448 319-520-5391 319-743-3842 641-724-3475 319-283-2356

* *

309-799-7522 713-938-7121 515-955-2151

SCHOECK, J * GATTENBY, E MAGNANT, J WILLIAMS, D CHASTAIN, E MANN, T * MCDONALD, D KISTLER, J *

620-341-4026 316-644-3066 913-660-5176 785-341-4211 620-374-2006 620-728-9320 316-650-4549 316-651-7423

KANSAS (H) D/D KS-A KS-B KS-C KS-F KS-H KS-P KS-Q

EMPORIA WICHITA GARDNER TOPEKA EL DORADO HUTCHINSON WICHITA ARKANSAS CITY

D/D KY-A KY-B1 KY-C KY-G KY-H KY-S KY-T KY-W KY-Y

RADCLIFF LOUISVILLE BOWLING GREEN LEXINGTON FLORENCE SHELBYVILLE ELIZABETHTOWN PAINTSVILLE CORBIN MAYFIELD

D/D LA-A LA-B LA-C LA-D LA-E LA-F LA-H LA-J LA-K LA-M LA-O

HAHNVILLE BATON ROUGE LAFAYETTE SHREVEPORT WEST MONROE ALEXANDRIA SLIDELL HOUMA LAKE CHARLES METAIRIE DE RIDDER FRANKLINTON

D/D ME-A ME-C ME-D

SANFORD SANFORD LEWISTON BANGOR

D/D MD-B MD-C MD-F MD-H MD-I MD-J MD-K MD-L

FORT WASHINGTON OXON HILL GLEN BURNIE HAGERSTOWN BEL AIR WALDORF ANNAPOLIS ELDERSBURG EASTON

D/D MA-A MA-C MA-F

WESTFORD READING AUBURN BERKLEY

KENTUCKY (N) DOZIER, J FLAHERTY, J DOZIER, J VANHOOSE, M CRIDLIN, J BROADWAY, R ROCK, D JOHNSON, L ABNER, S BONDURANT, D

270-268-2122 502-966-8376 270-268-2122 859-753-5818 859-534-5292 502-647-3778 270-765-8143 606-205-2327 606-524-2691 270-705-0307

LOUISIANA (H) ROUSSELL, R FREEMAN, J JUDICE, M HENRIKSON, E RODGERS, J FOWLER, J PENTNEY, A CAMBRE, J WOLFE, R SACRA SR, S REED JR, T VINCE, W

504-512-1212 225-324-3726 337-581-5752 318-564-8010 318-348-2719 318-308-1494 504-309-6884 985-688-3489 337-540-1013 504-401-4446 337-460-6029 985-848-2926

MAINE (B) CHEVALIER, R WINSLOW JR, R ANDERSON, D * HUTCHINSON, D *

INDIANA (D) D/D CRAWFORDSVILLE IN-A2 LEBANON IN-B NEW ALBANY IN-B2 MARION IN-C INDIANAPOLIS IN-D TERRE HAUTE IN-D2 FORT WAYNE IN-E ANDERSON IN-F WARSAW IN-G FORT WAYNE IN-G2 MILAN IN-H GOSHEN IN-J KOKOMO IN-K LAFAYETTE IN-L LIBERTY IN-L2 GREENWOOD IN-M WASHINGTON IN-M2 COLUMBIA CITY IN-N2 SCOTTSBURG IN-O EVANSVILLE IN-O2 ELKHART IN-Q2 PORTAGE IN-T UNION CITY IN-T2 HUNTINGTON IN-U ANGOLA IN-U2 LAPORTE IN-W COLUMBUS IN-Z BLOOMINGTON

ENGLISH, D BRONS, D HARRIS, R

association LISTINGS

CA-1L ATASCADERO CA-1MSAN BERNADINO CA-1Q BUENA PARK CA-1R IRVINE CA-1S VENTURA CA-1V VICTORVILLE CA-1Z TEMECULA CA-2A TULARE CA-2J PITTSBURG CA-2K FAIRFIELD CA-2N ANGELS CAMP CA-2Q DUBLIN CA-2R REDDING CA-2S SAN JOSE CA-2W CLOVIS CA-C SACRAMENTO

207-636-0372 207-363-8609 207-725-8779 207-745-6722

MARYLAND (B) HILL, B DORSEY, C PRENTICE, T KAUFFMAN, J PATISHNOCK, J TENBRINK, R GARDNER, T HILL, B MCCARTER, J

301-856-2329 301-843-7721 410-969-0372 301-797-3569 410-939-4780 240-587-9658 410-255-3672 301-856-2329 410-251-6882

MASSACHUSETTS (B) LEBLOND, K TRAYNOR, M MEYER, D CERCE, F

*

978-692-1169 617-293-1405 508-886-6052 508-763-4508

SCOTT, R KUIPER, K HANSON, T GENIA, B SCOTT, R BIRCHMEIER, R ZARELLA, J KEPHART, L BOSTIC, E * BEECH, K LAWRENCE, G WILLIAMS, G SMOCK, P REED, D BOWERS, V WIGGINS, L SCOTT, R MCLEOD, A SWAN, A LAWSON, A REYNOLDS, L

989-429-9144 586-201-7901 734-289-3289 231-843-2118 989-429-9144 734-260-4990 248-922-9882 810-348-3702 616-791-4587 616-984-2593 313-388-8299 517-262-0896 989-737-6533 231-796-3716 517-643-1565 231-740-9223 989-429-9144 989-874-5719 616-318-0478 616-215-9484 734-595-0438

MICHIGAN (D) D/D GLADWIN MI-A STERLING HEIGHTS MI-C MONROE MI-C2 LUDINGTON MI-D PORTAGE MI-D2 HOWELL MI-E CLARKSTON MI-F2 DAVISON MI-G ROCKFORD MI-G2 EDMORE MI-H2 TAYLOR MI-J JACKSON MI-J2 CLARE MI-K2 BIG RAPIDS MI-L LANSING MI-N MUSKEGON MI-Q SAULT STE MARIE MI-Q2 CASS CITY MI-R CHARLOTTE MI-R2 IONIA MI-S2 DETROIT

8181

W I NW G IW D RMLADGM. A CG O .M NO G RWLO COM

2017-04_5_bob_OfficerListings.indd 81

2/14/17 2:39 PM

association LISTINGS

MI-V MIDLAND MI-V2 CARO MI-W ADRIAN MI-W2 WAYNE MI-Y HOUGHTON LAKE MI-Z CHEBOYGAN

THILL, R MCKENNEY, J KINSEY, R MCMILLIN, G ROSE, T THORNTON, W

989-326-0639 989-823-3089 517-458-6807 734-674-3678 989-422-5523 231-627-9192

NM-C CLOVIS NM-D FARMINGTON NM-F ALBUQUERQUE NM-N RIO RANCHO NM-R SOUTHEAST NM-WALBUQUERQUE

507-272-7404 507-375-5655 218-626-2831 612-715-4318 218-966-0483 651-308-6744 763-862-2479 612-210-5442 507-236-1436 320-274-8711

D/D NY-D NY-F NY-H NY-K NY-L NY-N NY-T NY-U NY-W NY-X NY-Y

MINNESOTA (E)

D/D WABASHA MN-C LAKE CRYSTAL MN-D DULUTH MN-G NE TWIN CITIES MN-I HIBBING MN-N SOUTH TWIN CITIES MN-O NW TWIN CITIES MN-Q MAPLE GROVE MN-R AUSTIN MN-WBUFFALO

OLIVE BRANCH GULFPORT COLUMBUS MERIDIAN VICKSBURG JACKSON BATESVILLE LAUREL TUPELO CARRIERE GREENVILLE HERNANDO

SCHAFER, H SWEETING, M WHEAT, D ROSAMOND, L WILLIAMS, E MOZINGO SR, D ANDERSON, L MCCARTHY, T ABNEY, T HUGHES, M HILL, D JACKSON, J

662-420-7238 228-868-2427 662-328-2652 601-486-3482 601-415-1241 601-906-1278 662-832-0725 601-369-0576 662-255-5390 601-590-1830 662-822-4182 662-349-2460

MISSOURI (E) D/D JEFFERSON CITY MO-B SPRINGFIELD MO-B2SEDALIA MO-G JEFFERSON CITY MO-I JACKSON MO-K KANSAS CITY MO-O O’FALLON MO-P SULLIVAN MO-R CABOOL MO-WHARRISBURG MO-W2ST PETERS MO-Z ST LOUIS

LUECKENOTTE, K COLEMAN, B * SMITH, C TALKEN, A WATKINS, B MAYS, F KAUFMANN, G DAWSON, D LUECKENOTTE, K ANTHONY, L PHELPS, R ENGELMAN, P

573-659-4641 417-844-4758 573-378-5235 573-645-8730 573-450-8050 816-443-2458 636-485-4319 573-205-9569 573-659-4641 573-474-4521 314-837-6276 314-220-9718

MONTANA (I) D/D MT-B MT-G MT-M

BILLINGS BILLINGS GREAT FALLS MISSOULA

BONNETT, B PARPART, R SHANHOLTZ, K JEFFERIES, W

406-256-9396 406-628-8115 406-727-9130 406-549-9252

SAUNDERS, R KRUEGER, T BROZEK, L LAKE, R JIMENEZ, D

*

402-681-7556 402-741-1436 402-649-1422 402-597-1033 308-631-5295

NEVADA (F) D/D RENO NV-A LAS VEGAS NV-E RENO

FARRINGTON, M CROWN, A CROW, K

775-747-7477 702-938-5003 775-420-2664

NEW HAMPSHIRE (B) D/D NH-A NH-E NH-G NH-T

MANCHESTER CONCORD KEENE LACONIA HAMPTON

BOLSTER, D CHRISTENSEN JR, C

BLACK, R SHEEHAN, C

FALLON, T

*

603-315-9471 321-223-3254 603-532-9342 603-755-3414 978-994-9434

NEW JERSEY (B) VILLAS GLASSBORO BORDENTOWN, EGG HARBOR TWP FREEHOLD FLANDERS WATCHUNG TOMS RIVER

GROSSMAN, E YOUNG, H CASADAY, T GROSSMAN, E ENGLERT, A SPIVACK, T BARR, L CULVER, P

609-374-4328 856-358-8752 609-758-3081 609-374-4328 732-521-4383 908-269-5348 973-242-6161 609-709-5954

NEW MEXICO (F) D/D

LAS CRUCES

82

EVANS, T

WILLIAMSVILLE CENTRAL SQUARE ITHACA YOUNGSTOWN HAUPAUGH EARLTON SARATOGA SPRINGS TABERG JAMESTOWN ROCHESTER NEWBURGH BINGHAMTON

HAYES, S NICKAL, W SCHROTH, R SNYDER, D BULLIS JR, R COONS, P D’AMBRO, P CLEMENS, L CONNELLY, M NUDD, L VANDEMARK, E SCHEER, C

716-560-6571 315-430-7377 607-739-5421 716-778-5762 631-457-0562 845-345-1457 518-527-6078 315-264-1012 716-499-6765 585-967-0876 845-542-5555 607-373-9128

NORTH CAROLINA (N) D/D ROCKY MOUNT NC-A GREENSBORO NC-B2 WINSTON-SALEM NC-C2 SMITHFIELD NC-D GREENVILLE NC-D2 NEW BERN NC-E CARY NC-E2 ELIZABETH CITY NC-F2 GARNER NC-G HIGH POINT NC-G2 WAYNESVILLE NC-H2 DURHAM NC-I ASHEVILLE NC-K2 FAYETTEVILLE NC-L2 MOORESVILLE NC-M SALISBURY NC-M2HENDERSONVILLE NC-N BURLINGTON NC-O2 HICKORY NC-P2 FOREST CITY NC-R THOMASVILLE NC-S2 SANFORD NC-T2 ALBEMARLE NC-U2 LAURINBURG NC-W EDEN NC-X WAKE FOREST NC-X2 WILKESBORO NC-Y MORGANTON NC-Y2 MATTHEWS NC-Z ROCKY MOUNT

BRYANT, R MYERS, A BROWN JR, J TIPTON, T MANNING, R MEADOWS, S TURNER, L FALENSKI, A SNIDER, W

252-442-2309 336-697-8193 336-595-1884 919-738-2109 252-752-4520 252-514-7219 919-244-5599 252-339-1875 919-271-5037 336-899-4267 252-442-2309 919-382-8097 828-675-9517 910-850-7008 704-556-0786 704-202-9556 828-891-7399 336-376-9095 828-256-7192 828-248-2754 336-250-4446 252-442-2309 910-652-2264 910-610-5260 336-527-4114 919-728-8447 336-696-2687 828-874-2261 252-442-2309 252-442-2309

SANKEWITSCH, M

BRYANT, R HYDE, D HILL, T BEELER, P HUNTER, T DAVIS, C BOYKIN, G VAUGHN, D CHAPMAN, R COOK, C CLINE, S BRYANT, R OCHTYUN, J SCHILLING, G SHUMATE, L BRYANT, J ALEXANDER, E WELLMON, W BRYANT, R BRYANT, C

575-652-3144

D/D WABASHA ND-C BISMARCK ND-D FARGO

MAREK, J WALD, C GILLELAND, L

507-272-7404 701-400-8672 701-280-9695

OHIO (D) D/D SIDNEY OH-A FINDLAY OH-A3MARIETTA OH-B MANSFIELD OH-B3 OBETZ OH-C3 STRONGSVILLE OH-E2 CINCINNATI OH-F FAIRBORN OH-F3 LANCASTER OH-G2MANTUA OH-H2CLEVELAND OH-I WOOSTER OH-I2 WARREN OH-M MAHONING VALLEY OH-N LIMA OH-N2SABINA OH-O NEWARK OH-P MEDINA OH-Q2CIRCLEVILLE OH-S FREMONT OH-T AKRON OH-T2 TROTWOOD OH-V ASHLAND OH-V2WINTERSVILLE OH-W MARION OH-X ATHENS

COPELAND, R MONDAY, M AYERS, J PORTER, C MOORE, M HICKS, J SALAMON, T ELY, R GESLAK, J RAK, D RAIFORD, E MARCINKO, R STOCKTON, R JONES, R REES, R LANGAN, J DAY, R LEWIS, M HUFFMAN JR, B BEST, S WILLIAMS, K WISSINGER, K WOLF, W STRAKA, T SPIRES, W SWITZER, J

OH-X2 MONROE OH-Y MT. VERNON OH-Z PAINESVILLE

PRESTON, D PRY, D DUFUR, K

513-543-6504 614-674-4249 440-286-6405

OKLAHOMA (H) D/D OK-B OK-E OK-G OK-I OK-J OK-K OK-L OK-M OK-N OK-P OK-X

SHAWNEE SHAWNEE TULSA BARTLESVILLE GLENPOOL GUTHRIE PONCA CITY LAWTON MUSKOGEE NORMAN CLAREMORE STILLWATER

FREDMAN, J HAYNES, C SANDERS, H GULLANE, J MULLINS, D MCINTOSH, W HEADRICK, L ROWLETT, M JACKSON, R HOOVER, M HALE, B SADLER, C

D/D OR-G OR-H OR-I

PORTLAND SALEM HERMISTON OREGON CITY

D/D PA-A PA-B PA-C PA-D PA-E PA-F PA-G PA-H PA-I PA-K PA-M PA-N PA-P PA-Q PA-R PA-S PA-T PA-V PA-W PA-X PA-Y

JOHNSTOWN KING OF PRUSSIA LITITZ CHAMBERSBURG CRANBERRY TWP BELLE VERNON BELLEFONTE ERIE BERWICK REYNOLDSVILLE DILLSBURG WILLIAMSPORT MEADVILLE PITTSBURGH PITTSFIELD SAYRE ALTOONA SOMERSET HANOVER EVERETT TUNKHANNOCK HARLEYSVILLE

D/D RI-B

STRATFORD WARWICK

D/D SC-A SC-E SC-F SC-G SC-H SC-I SC-J SC-K SC-M SC-O SC-P SC-S

NEWBERRY ANDERSON GREENVILLE EASLEY CHARLESTON YORK CLEMSON MYRTLE BEACH SPARTANBURG GREENWOOD CHESTERFIELD LEXINGTON NEWBERRY

405-397-3850 405-255-3589 918-402-9170 918-336-3616 918-760-0374 405-969-2925 580-716-1385 580-704-8290 918-260-5000 405-834-7516 918-706-9632 918-223-5688

OREGON (I) RIDLEY, S AXEN, T * OVERTON, L NEUBURGER, A

503-680-3070 503-949-2699 541-571-7995 503-954-0242

PENNSYLVANIA (B) RIEK, R ROBINSON, B SIMMONS, R CAMPBELL, D STATLER, F ZELMORE, T WALKER, D ARNEMANN, D VANART, G SNYDER, R WIRT, R MARKLEY JR, J * HEANEY, M MILLER, M GILLESPIE, M COFFELT, A SHEDLOCK, J SHAWLEY, R WOODFILL, M WASHINGTON, M SCHILLINGER, B KRATZ, P

814-659-4247 610-970-0991 717-468-8653 717-387-0684 724-777-5572 724-613-1618 814-231-0660 814-450-6042 570-759-9304 814-583-5119 717-432-2783 570-326-0947 814-818-0303 412-563-4920 814-450-5664 607-659-5426 814-696-3450 814-233-4040 717-632-4648 814-937-6993 570-586-3238 610-287-8393

RHODE ISLAND (B) POIRIER, J JARVAIS, S

203-378-1183 401-226-8012

SOUTH CAROLINA (A)

NORTH DAKOTA (E)

NEBRASKA (E) D/D OMAHA NE-C COLUMBUS NE-NE PLAINVIEW NE-O OMAHA NE-W SCOTTSBLUFF

575-652-3144 505-402-1672 505-480-5330 505-892-4223 575-626-8326 505-604-7546

NEW YORK (B)

MAREK, J JOHNSON, B MARSHALL, B PATTERSON, B ANTIKAINEN, D TUCKER, K TAYLOR, B HICKS, R PETTIT, R ANGELL, D

MISSISSIPPI (A)

D/D MS-B MS-C MS-D MS-E MS-F MS-J MS-L MS-N MS-O MS-Q MS-Y

D/D NJ-A NJ-D NJ-E NJ-F NJ-G NJ-H NJ-I

EVANS, T GREENFIELD, G BRANCH, D OPUSZENSKI, J WEST, D BREWER, T

*

* * * * * *

* *

937-498-1651 419-387-7459 740-525-0888 330-345-7393 614-204-1806 440-740-0872 513-609-8614 937-307-1974 614-837-3556 330-281-9276 216-663-5062 330-416-1460 330-637-5191 330-717-9057 419-991-0267 937-376-2289 740-787-1557 330-421-6427 740-474-1830 419-448-1681 330-794-6755 937-771-0271 419-651-2954 740-266-6321 740-341-4240 740-385-4049

SUMMER, B HIGGINS, J WEED, D TAYLOR, B * MELTON, M KIRSCHBAUM, B CAPMAN, D TIMBS, D BROWN, K ELDRIDGE, E * MCLAIN, J * WOOD, J HORNING, J

803-924-2851 864-356-7809 864-304-1292 404-790-5197 843-847-1444 704-502-1730 864-710-0001 571-437-9581 864-680-3468 864-993-5542 843-623-6298 843-729-3678 803-924-5243

SOUTH DAKOTA (E) D/D OMAHA SD-B RAPID CITY

SAUNDERS, R OLSON, R

*

402-681-7556 605-381-3673

TENNESSEE (N) D/D MARYVILLE TN-A NASHVILLE TN-A2 MARYVILLE TN-B KNOXVILLE TN-C KINGSPORT TN-C2 CROSSVILLE TN-E SMYRNA TN-F MORRISTOWN TN-G TULLAHOMA TN-H FRANKLIN TN-L LEBANON TN-M LENOIR CITY TN-N JACKSON

HAMILTON, G HURT, T HUNSLEY, J PECK, T PENDLETON, R TURNER, B GALLOWAY, R SMITH, E GREER, D HORSLEY JR, W SMITH, A MCINERNEY, M DOUGLAS, T

* * * *

* *

865-982-7905 615-351-6629 217-412-4778 423-907-9712 423-245-8484 931-484-7337 615-289-0134 585-737-9823 931-728-1463 615-483-2335 615-364-4197 865-809-1466 731-676-9917

APRIL 2017

2017-04_5_bob_OfficerListings.indd 82

2/14/17 2:39 PM

PERKINSON, B BIDWELL, C BOTTOMLEY, G CASH, B BATTS, M COBURN, I NEAL, W HUFFMAN, C *

423-310-1551 731-642-0415 615-337-8386 865-705-7657 423-544-3565 870-514-8622 615-668-4448 931-215-1650

TEXAS (H) D/D SPLENDORA TX-A AMARILLO TX-A1 EL PASO TX-C BAYTOWN TX-E WICHITA FALLS TX-G TOMBALL TX-G2 FARMERSVILLE TX-H SAN ANTONIO TX-I MARSHALL TX-J BEAUMONT TX-K2 KERRVILLE TX-L ANGLETON TX-M ARLINGTON TX-M2 SPRING TX-N2 HUMBLE TX-O AUSTIN TX-P GRANBURY TX-R DALLAS/FORTWORTH TX-S2 LEAGUE CITY TX-T KILLEEN TX-T2 GEORGETOWN TX-U SAN ANTONIO TX-W KATY TX-W2WAXAHACHIE TX-Z DEER PARK

THACKER, M THACKER, M EVANS, T LOWE, R BROWN, L WILLIS, R RYMARZ, D REAGLE, S DUNHAM, D JONES, A PINEDA, M GARWOOD, B TACKEL, S HARRIS, B RAINWATER, R OSBORN, J LUSTENHOUWER, P

ALLEN, J NEWNAM, S WOODUL, J * COAHRAN, R VAN SICKLER, C HARRIS, C MANTHE, B JOHNSTONE, G

281-686-8892 281-686-8892 575-652-3144 281-471-0150 940-696-3241 281-703-6880 847-702-6667 210-426-5617 903-399-8122 409-786-3918 210-707-8411 979-215-6039 817-819-1086 936-539-1860 281-360-4577 512-528-8105 817-980-8184 214-886-5798 281-804-1181 254-634-4658 512-497-7196 210-627-7475 386-846-8521 214-356-7691 281-864-5368

UTAH (F) D/D UT-H UT-M UT-R UT-S

KAYSVILLE LAYTON WEST JORDAN OREM SAINT GEORGE

MERRELL, R MCGOWAN JR, W

DUBOIS, S MERRELL, R SPENCER, L

801-928-8823 603-249-6800 801-280-7210 801-928-8823 435-703-9793

VERMONT (B) D/D SOUTH ROYALTON VT-A RUTLAND VT-K SOUTH BURLINGTON

THOMAS, B RATHBUN, T LAJOICE, D

802-356-6681 802-770-2181 802-862-4353

VIRGINIA (N) D/D CHESAPEAKE VA-A BURKE VA-B VIRGINIA BEACH VA-B1 TAPPAHANNOCK VA-C NEWPORT NEWS VA-D RICHMOND VA-E FREDERICKSBURG VA-F WINCHESTER VA-H ABINGDON VA-I MANASSAS VA-J SOUTH BOSTON VA-K ROANOKE VA-L CHESAPEAKE VA-O WILLIAMSBURG VA-R HARRISONBURG VA-U HANOVER VA-V BEDFORD VA-W CHESTER VA-X SALEM

SKINNER, J O’CONNOR, M MERCIEZ, M HARRIS, D BERRY, S DOWELL SR, A COMBS, G TINCHER, G BAKER, D KEYS, J SKINNER, J KUELZ, E BON, Z PIERCE, R HOYSRADT, T SKINNER, J CHRISMAN, K MARTYN, B STANTON, L

757-613-6192 703-378-3873 757-383-2938 804-761-6052 757-810-8915 804-222-1303 540-840-0394 540-303-2223 276-628-6047 703-795-4781 757-613-6192 540-353-8246 757-382-7643 757-268-6286 540-471-0098 757-613-6192 540-580-7446 804-520-2164 540-639-1792

WASHINGTON (I) D/D GIG HARBOR WA-A SEATTLE WA-B BREMERTON WA-D ABERDEEN WA-E BELLEVUE WA-H BELLINGHAM WA-I OLYMPIA WA-L KENNEWICK WA-M YAKIMA WA-N SPOKANE WA-O PORT ORCHARD WA-P LONGVIEW WA-Q PUYALLUP WA-R WALLA WALLA WA-V AUBURN

ALEXANDER, G ALEXANDER, G LIDDELL, R CAREY, S SMITH, J GUNDERSON, G HEMMI, R TURNER, M HOLDEN, S ROBERTSON, L SMITH, K THOMPSON, J BOYATT, R YOUNG, J DIAMBRI, J

253-677-7812 253-677-7812 360-649-9658 360-580-2186 206-391-6343 360-815-3972 253-686-7029 509-845-1069 509-305-1278 509-251-4443 360-440-6357 360-261-0629 253-312-0851 509-337-6562 253-740-7224

WA-X VANCOUVER WA-Y ENUMCLAW WA-Z CENTRALIA

MILLER, M ALEXANDER, G VALENTINE, J

360-666-2569 253-677-7812 360-888-0546

ON-Q QUINTE ON-S LONDON ON-Y MISSISSAUGA

304-669-5190 304-725-6794 304-592-8033 304-633-6373 724-222-3251 304-984-0503 304-278-9721 304-483-5932 304-583-8260

D/D SUMMERSIDE PE-A CHARLOTTETOWN

WEST VIRGINIA (N) D/D WV-A WV-B WV-C WV-E WV-H WV-I WV-J WV-K

FAIRMONT MARTINSBURG CLARKSBURG HUNTINGTON WHEELING CHARLESTON MORGANTOWN PARKERSBURG LOGAN

*

WAUKESHA JANESVILLE FOND DU LAC WI DELLS BEAVER DAM RACINE MILWAUKEE MADISON TWO RIVERS WI RAPIDS GREEN BAY WAUKESHA WEST SALEM

JACKSON, F PIERCE JR, C KRIZIZKE, D GANTHER, J WILLIAMS, J JACKSON, F WINKLER, R NEWELL, M GETTER, K SHRUCK, L MEATH, G HULTINE, M LANG, W

PLANTAGENET ST HUBERT DRUMMONDVILLE SHAWINIGAN

*

*

262-650-1440 608-295-0026 920-921-2457 608-797-5309 920-348-5048 262-650-1140 414-477-2138 608-354-2767 920-732-3982 920-398-1228 920-410-6222 920-979-7563 608-317-7969

SK-D SASKATOON

WALK, D WESSEL, D

715-632-2269 715-563-6712

D/D

307-682-7900 307-682-2243 307-514-0518

D/D SAULHEIM GE-B COLOGNE GE-C CHEB

CANADA

GOWANS, W BRAMHOFF, K HILDEBRAND, V ELLIOTT, K MCEWEN, E ZADO, K

403-238-3272 587-988-1107 403-638-2178 403-328-6238

KEFLAVIK KEFLAVIK

IR-A

JAKARTA

DAVIS, K

604-970-0531 778-882-2509 604-557-0622 250-374-2583 250-441-3315 250-478-3150

GENOVA LECCE

FOX, J DAWE, D

972-542-300-311

MACKE, F

PETRI, J RAAF, K ZABOJ, M

GILBERT, H EIRIKSSON, O

HAINIM, J

HEFEZ, R

BOVERI, A FRANCHINI, L

CRAWLEY, J

49-6732-9356-839

49-2233-35462 420-603-884700

354-864-1002 354-899-8007

62-21-726-2502

972-98-64-6565

39-33-537-0468 39-338-2988381

64-3-312-3567

SLOVENIA

506-204-1991 SLV-A LJUBLJANA

PONGRAC, J

386-41-630-252

709-364-1270 709-728-1816

NOVA SCOTIA (L) D/D HALIFAX NS-A HALIFAX NS-CB CAPE BRETON NS-K NEW MINAS NS-T TRURO

ORDINELLI, V SMITH, J MACKINNON, L WHITELEY, P ETTINGER, S

902-701-0751 902-835-9547 902-567-2244 902-488-4610 902-890-3842

ONTARIO (K) D/D BRANTFORD ON-A CHATHAM ON-B OTTAWA ON-E KITCHENER ON-F ORLEANS ON-G NIAGARA REGION ON-H SAULT STE MARIE ON-H SAULT STE MARIE ON-K KINGSTON ON-M HAMILTON/HALTON ON-N NORTH BAY ON-O OWEN SOUND

KOLODIJ, R THOMSON, J TAYLOR, P ROSS, G LEGER, G DROUIN, D HAY, D SHAULE, L SMITH, J SKEWES, J MALETTE, R FERGUSON, D

289-309-7463 519-353-6997 613-821-2228 519-750-3609 613-524-3492 905-714-9502 705-248-3332 705-254-8149 613-384-3610 905-774-6742 705-474-3255 519-371-0498

WINGWORLDMAG.COM

2017-04_5_bob_OfficerListings.indd 83

33-490-984879

NEW ZEALAND

204-668-0000

NEWFOUNDLAND (L) D/D MOUNT PEARL NL-A SAINT JOHN’S

SANDEROVICH, D

ITALY IT-A IT-B

NEW BRUNSWICK (L) MICHAUD, K

45-4057-1050 45-40-56-59-85

ISRAEL ISR-A HAIFA

NZ-A TAUPO NB-A MONCTON

WINTHER, P JORGENSEN, O

INDONESIA

MANITOBA (K) MB-A WINNIPEG

867-633-4026 867-633-4026

ICELAND D/D IS-A

BRITISH COLUMBIA (J) VANCOUVER CHILLIWACK SURREY KAMLOOPS PRINCE GEORGE VICTORIA

WHITTAKER, L WHITTAKER, L

GERMANY

ALBERTA (J) HARTT, S COLE, M RENFERT, W DOW, T

306-249-4504

FRANCE ARLES

WYOMING (I) GOETZ, R LYNCH, R MUIRBROOK, P

KUCHARYSHEN, S

ENGLAND EN-A ENFIELD

WI-S MENOMONIE WI-X CHIPPEWA FALLS

BC-A BC-C BC-D BC-G BC-P BC-V

613-673-9267 514-475-4684 819-394-3330 418-365-3138

DENMARK D/D VIBY J DK-A ROSKILDE

715-453-8718

CALGARY EDMONTON INNISFAIL LETHBRIDGE

BORRIS, R SEGREE, S DIONNE, R CLOUTIER, D

YUKON TERRITORY (J) D/D WHITEHORSE YT-A WHITEHORSE

FLECHNERHARING, M

AB-A AB-B AB-C AB-L

902- 436-3660 902-367-1355

QUEBEC (K) D/D QC-D QC-G QC-M

WI-Q WAUSAU

D/D GILLETTE WY-A GILLETTE WY-B CHEYENNE

CROOKS, D ARSENAULT, T

SASKATCHEWAN (J)

WISCONSIN (E) D/D WI-A WI-C WI-D WI-E WI-F WI-G WI-H WI-J WI-K WI-M WI-N WI-O

613-966-1805 519-637-0272 905-455-9096

PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND (L)

MURPHY, G

DURST, M SLAUGHTER, R SMITH, M HORNE, C SHIVLEY, J ROWAN, G MCMULLEN, P ELLIOTT, R

HALLER, P YATES, M FLEURY, M

association LISTINGS

TN-O CLEVELAND TN-Q CLARKSVILLE TN-S PORTLAND TN-T KNOXVILLE TN-V CHATTANOOGA TN-W2MEMPHIS TN-Y MURFREESBORO TN-Z COLUMBIA

83

2/14/17 2:39 PM

READERS’ RIDES Paul Currier, GWRRA #122759 2012 Gold Wing GL1800 with a California Sidecar conversion West Salem, Wisconsin This picture was taken in July 2016 on the Oregon coast.

Jessie and Ruth Gardner 1995 GL1500 Interstate Winton, North Carolina Jessie and Ruth Gardner standing with their ’95 GL1500 Interstate in front of Turner’s Honda in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. They purchased the Gold Wing from Turner’s Honda back in 1995. Since then, they have logged over 328,388 miles and climbing. Jessie says, “It’s got a lot more miles to go. So we’re going to push for 400,000 and we’ll get it.”

RULE THE OPEN ROAD

ONLY $

35

PER YEAR

*THIS PLAN IS $35 PER YEAR FOR GWRRA MEMBERS ONLY, AND $80 PER YEAR FOR NON MEMBERS.

84

APRIL 2017

2017-04_6_bob_Readers'Rides.indd 84

2/16/17 4:31 PM

Ads2.indd 9

2/14/17 2:20 PM

Ads2.indd 10

2/14/17 2:20 PM

DIGITAL EDITION

Add-on

ADD-ONS

WINGWORLDMAG.COM

2017-04_4_DigitalEdition.indd 1

1

2/23/17 4:26 PM

ADD-on

FROM THE ARCHIVES – 2014 Gold Book to the rescue in South Carolina

By Bob Finney

I

read in Wing World about different GWRRA Members finding themselves in need of help and another GWRRA Member who helped. Like most people I thought it would probably never happen to me.

But it did.

In July, my wife and I took a road trip from St. Augustine, Florida, to Snowshoe, West Virginia, to spend a few days riding the roads of West Virginia and meeting fellow motorcycle riders. We had a great time and put over a 1,000 miles on the bike in six days.

On a Sunday morning we were headed back to St. Augustine and were riding the roads from West Virginia into Virginia, headed for Florence, South Carolina, to pick up I-95 to head home. Since we had started early we had not eaten breakfast and thought to find someplace along the way to get breakfast. We were riding through Bath, Virginia, about 9:30 a.m. when we saw a small sign that said, “Country Café,” and it had cars in the parking lot so we decided to stop.

Upon entering the parking lot, I became distracted and didn’t notice the parking lot had a slope to it that dropped off to the right.

I was about 6-8 feet from where I was going to stop and took my foot off the peg. The pavement was closer than I thought or I let my foot get lower than it should and my boot grabbed the pavement. Since the bike was still moving forward my foot quickly became caught underneath the left saddlebag and twisted and

2

then we fell.

Bike, passengers, and gear weighing in excess of 1,100 lbs. landed on my ankle, leg and foot. Since it was Sunday and EMS was few and fall between I decided that I could ride onto Florence, thinking we could get help there. In a hotel in Florence I opened the Gold Book and called the first name listed under Florence, South Carolina. The first name I called, Don Berakis, answered and listened to my story. His immediate response was that he would come get my bike and keep it in his garage until I was ready for it.

An hour later he showed up, we talked while he checked out the bike, and then he rode off with my 2008 Gold Wing. We rented a car and drove home. Don and I stayed in touch my email, text and phone over the next few weeks. He asked about my ankle surgery and recovery. He said he didn’t like my dirty bike sitting next to his clean bike so he cleaned my bike. It is as shiny as if a professional had detailed it. I kept saying I would work to get it out of his garage and he said don’t worry, it was on a battery charger and would be safe.

Once back in Florida, I contacted Chapter Director Danny McIlrath, of FL-1K in Palm Coast, and asked if anyone had a trailer that I could borrow. I had thought I would wait until my neighbor and riding buddy returned from vacation and then he could drive my truck with the trailer to Florence to pick up the bike. A couple of days later Danny

APRIL 2017

2017-04_4_DigitalEdition.indd 2

2/23/17 4:26 PM

Add-on called and said he had a trailer and would pick up the bike for me. From his house to Florence and back it would be over 12 hours of driving, but he did it the first day that he could get away from work.

I am a Member of GWRRA because I believe the Rider Education programs are beneficial and that the people are great. I now have a story about what not to do to share with my fellow Chapter Members and have the privilege of seeing the generosity of GWRRA Members first hand.

Lesson learned from this adventure – keep your feet on the pegs until the bike is completely stopped and never leave home without the Gold Book in your bike.Thank you to Danny and Don.

Gold Book to the rescue in California

By Kenny and Sharon Devo

W

e had an awesome three-day trip planned for our Chapter, CA-1 R Orange County, riding up the California Central Coast Feb. 14, 2014. We had meticulously planned our route being sure to include plenty of mountain passes, canyon roads and coastal views, as well as some required highway driving. The highlights had been determined, the stops along the way had been planned, there was fun and excitement to be had at every turn and stop.

Our TCLOCK pre-check had been done and a well-deserved fresh oil change had been done.

My Blurple (Illusion Blue) 2002 GL1800 had been washed and waxed and was ready to make the trip in style. This Winger and my wife co-rider were ready to enjoy our time together.

Our first day was to be a leisurely 307 miles from home to our hotel in Atascadero, California. After our lunch spot and about 180 miles along the way, we started to hear a “whoosh” sound coming from the rear of our bike. It was a subtle sound yet certainly a sound my wife or I had not heard in the past. Perhaps we picked up a plastic bag or had a rock in our tire.

We pressed on with fingers crossed that all would be all right.

Well, as they say, 1 “Hindsight is 20/20.”

If ndb ft 1.i _dra would 5 we had to do it again we have 1 20 ook ld b _go probably turned back. However, we were with a group and were really looking forward to this trip – so we pressed on. We alerted the rest of our group, told them about our experience, and we moved from backdoor position to the middle of the pack so that we could be watched along the way for any unforeseen catastrophe.

As we continued, the “whoosh” became more prominent and a vibration could be felt in the handlebars. Now we’re thinking that perhaps our tires had become cupped and the sound we were hearing was just the singing of the tires. At our final gas stop for the day the group all pulled over to check things out. With the bike on its center stand, and three guys lying on the asphalt staring up into WINGWORLDMAG.COM

2017-04_4_DigitalEdition.indd 3

3

2/23/17 4:26 PM

ADD-on the wheel and backend of the Wing, you could imagine that there were several opinions as to the culprit.

“I think it’s your brakes.” “Could be the bearings,” said another. “Have you heard that noise before?” said the third. After much pondering and an hour and a half farther to go to get to our destination, we pressed on.

By the time we had reached the hotel, the bike was really making noise and sounded like a locomotive chugging along the tracks. The vibrations increased along with the sound of what, turned out to be, grinding metal as the bearings began melting down. Well, it appeared that we were destined to miss at least part of the Saturday excursion. The plan was to get to a shop, have the repair completed, and meet up with the group by lunch. Sometimes the best-laid plans are not possible to pull off.

We pulled out our trusty Gold Book (I never travel without it) and contacted the local GWRRA Chapter Director, Bob Dowdy, from CA-IL for a referral.

“Where do you take your Wing for repair?” I asked.

He told us that he does most of his own repairs. But when he needs a shop he takes his to a local repair shop in Paso Robles. It was our plan to be there first thing Saturday morning when they opened. My wife and I hobbled the Wing the 15 miles to the shop, parked out front, and with eager anticipation we entered the shop. I explained that we were from out of town and that I was referred to them by GWRRA. “Yes! We can replace the final drive for you. We can have the part here by Thursday.” Oh no! This will not work!

We then tried to contact the local Honda dealership

about 90 minutes away with similar results. Wait! I have free towing for a 100 miles. Then we discovered that it’s $9 a mile after that – way too far, way too expensive. I called Bob, the Chapter Director from CA-IL and told him my dilemma. “No problem! I have that part in my garage.” He told us to come over to his house and he would change the part and have us on the road in a couple of hours.

While he and I worked on the bike, our wives, Barb and Sharon, went inside to solve all the world’s problems. I explained to Bob that I was great at holding tools but not very handy using them. He gave me a great hands-on lesson and indeed had us on the road in time to meet our group for dinner.

When asked how much we owed for his time, effort, and the part, his response almost floored me. He shook my hand and told us to take our time, get the bike repaired and return the part to him so he can have it should another member ever need it.

We all have heard story after story of how motorcyclists help each other. We read stories in Wing World magazine how a member went out of their way to help another and never asking for anything in return. Where do these people come from and how were we lucky enough to meet one?

Sharon and I are true believers in karma, what goes around – comes around. So my phone, my home, and my heart are open to any GWRRA Member in need. I may not be the handiest in the garage, but there is much that I can do to help a motorist in need.

Thanks again to our heroes from Paso Robles, Bob and Barb Dowdy, for their hospitality, knowledge, mechanical skills, and the GLI800 Final Drive they just happened to have in their garage.

Honk, honk, honk!

By Mike and Lois Monday

I

t was a beautiful October Sunday afternoon and our Chapter, Chapter OH-A from Findlay, Ohio, was on day three of a Fall Color Ride, led by our Ride Educators Mark and Sue Rupert. We were cruising around Medina, Ohio, and slowly making our way back home.

A comfort/fuel stop was needed, so the eight bikes and one vehicle pulled into a Marathon gas station at the intersection of

4

Route 3 and Route 224. Bob and Marilyn Klear were driving the vehicle and made the decision to go ahead and leave the bikes and head toward home on their own (they live in Delta, Ohio).

Five minutes later, the kickstands were up and the bikes were pulling out, when we heard the honk, honk, honk of a car horn.

Our bikes stopped and looked again, and realized that Bob and Marilyn had been involved in an

accident. A young man in a pickup truck, trying to avoid a very large pothole, started backing up, didn’t hear Bob laying on the horn and backed right into them.

The front of their car was badly smashed in and not drivable. Bob and Marilyn were not hurt. The young man, his passenger and his truck were not hurt or damaged.

The ladies in the group put their heads together and Lois Monday, our Chapter Director, got

APRIL 2017

2017-04_4_DigitalEdition.indd 4

2/23/17 4:26 PM

Add-on the Gold Book out. The first name in Medina was Wayne and Gloria Blackburn from Blackburn Trikes.

Gloria answered, she talked to Wayne and they said they could be there within half an hour. The Chapter stayed until they showed up while Bob made arrangements for a tow truck, which promised to be there quickly. He also called for a rental car, but because it was Sunday, they could not get a car until Monday morning.

They then made a few calls and found a hotel nearby. Wayne and Gloria changed their Sunday afternoon plans to help take Bob and Marilyn to Wal-mart so that Marilyn could get more of her heart pills and then took them to the hotel. The Blackburn’s did not leave until they had everything they needed.

Bob and Marilyn got their rental car the next morning and made it home safely. The Gold Book –

what a great survival tool! With the help of Wayne and Gloria, everything got taken care of quickly and efficiently. Our Chapter Directors Mike and Lois Monday made sure a Thank You card was sent to the Blackburns. Another act of kindness can be attributed to our GWRRA family. The benefits are priceless when you are a member of GWRRA!

Our new Canadian friends

By Peggy Wheeler

W

hat a pleasure it was to meet Yvon and Iona Beauregard from Ontario Canada!

They came down to Sapphire, North Carolina, to spend some time visiting. Yvon wanted someone to ride with but did not know anyone. He called Bob Richards, our District Director, who put him in touch with Mona Wallen, NC G2 Chapter Director. Mona put the word out to our Chapter.

Richard and I met him in Cashiers, North Carolina, and went for a ride. Unfortunately Iona could not ride our curvy mountain roads due to tummy problems.

So, Richard and I took off with Yvon to show him our mountains. We left Cashiers and took highway 64 to Rosman, North Carolina. From there we took highway 215 up to the Blue Ridge Parkway. As we rode higher and higher Yvon came over the radio and said, “I think I am going to heaven.” We assured him that he was.

When we reached the Parkway we pulled off to let him take in the view. He was absolutely blown away by our mountains! We rode the Parkway back to Balsam. We stopped at several pull-offs so that Yvon could see the beautiful views. He was fascinated that we live here and are able to enjoy the mountains all the time. He said we have the most beautiful motorcycle roads he had ever seen. We made our way back to Sapphire where we met Iona. They took us to the Sapphire Country Club and treated us to a wonderful dinner.

They decided to stay in Maggie Valley to finish out their vacation. We took them to Fat Buddies in

Waynesville on a Friday night. They really enjoyed the barbecue. On Saturday, Richard and Yvon left for another ride, up Soco Gap, where they took the Blue Ridge Parkway south to Cherokee, North Carolina.

From there they rode highway 441 to Newfound Gap. While they were there, they decided to go on up to Clingman’s Dome. When they got there, Yvon asked Richard what that was hanging from the trees …. Richard told him it was ice! He could not believe they had just left Maggie Valley where it was 75 degrees and were now looking at ice. They then rode back to Maggie Valley because it was time for our meeting. Every one of our Members made them feel very welcome.

They really enjoyed our meeting. Afterwards we went for ice cream. When Yvon started to pay for his, I told him that the Chapter was paying for everyone.

With a shocked look on his face he said, “I am moving down here!” The couple were such a pleasure to spend time with. They told us some of the history of their home. They told us that when they got married, Yvon could not speak English and Iona could not speak French. What a way to start a marriage! But it worked out, and they have been married 49 years now. Yvon tried to teach me some French but that was a lost cause (but it sure was fun trying).

Isn’t it wonderful to meet new friends from another place and learn some of their customs and language?

Richard and I feel very lucky to have met Yvon and Iona and we hope they will visit us again soon!

WINGWORLDMAG.COM

2017-04_4_DigitalEdition.indd 5

5

2/23/17 4:26 PM