North American Goldwing Newsletter

Issue 5 / June 2009

NAGF News and Information

This month has seen a dramatic increase in new membership. I am happy to see, many of the new members have not only been posting, but they have been doing a great job of contributing to the Technical Forums. Remember everyone, it is you that makes this forum what it is. Without all of your great input and technical advise, this forum would be nothing. Next I would like to let you all know that we have added a couple new themes. One is called Lead, and the other is called Radioactive. The Radioactive theme can tend to be a bit much on the eyes, but I figure it is good to have a variety for everyone. The Radioactive theme is also sporting a new banner that UbarW created for me quite a while ago. I think it fits well with the new theme. Finally, I would like to let you know that the 1st Annual NAGF Meet and Greet is only 4 weeks away. For those new members, that didn't already know, everyone is welcome to come. We don't care if you have been a member since the conception of the forum, or if you just signed up yesterday. I can not stress enough... if you plan to stay

at the Econolodge, PLEASE get your room booked now. Econolodge has informed me that the hold on the rooms will be removed, the first week of June.

June Photo Contest Winner

CONGRATULATIONS to ROBO90124 for winning this months Photo Contest with his 2008 GL1800, taken in Milwaukee, Wisconsin at the Milwaukee Art Museum

Unfortunately, Robo has not replied to the Q&A that Vegaswingnut has sent, as of the time of publishing the newsletter. When Vegas receives the Q&A, I will post it in the thread and also update the newsletter. Remember, each months winning photo will be used on the NAGF 2010

calendar! We will post more information about purchasing a calendar as we get later in the year. Don't miss your chance to get your Goldwing on the NAGF 2010 Calendar!

Summer riding tips

article submitted by: Hazmat

As we begin the summer months and the glorious days of warm riding, we have to remember that the cagers and Mother Nature are out to play as well. In order to help keep us all safe and riding, here are a few reminders and tips for the summer.

-Summer means lots of holidays and summer cookouts. This often also includes drinking and the stupid drivers that have too much before getting behind the wheel or in the saddle. If you think cagers dont see you on regular days, just remember how bad their vision is when drunk. ALWAYS watch for them, since they wont watch for you. -Its always a good idea to be aware of where you are riding and what day it is. For example, if its Fourth of July and youre out at the lake, chances are the drunks will be too. Always be more careful around popular recreation spots, more people equals more accidents. -Summer also means that kids are out of school and playing in the street a lot more these days. Keep extra vigilant for them and all pedestrians. They dont always hear a quiet Wing coming. -This also goes for all those critters lurking on the shoulder who like to dart out in front of us. Animals and bugs are more active in summer, so watch out (and keep your mouth closed!).

-Summer warmth means great riding days but also heat exhaustion and sunburn. Think about packing those summer extras in your trunk, like sunscreen, a hat, and a bottle of water or two. -And riders dont forget about your passengers. Just because you may get a nice breeze up front doesnt mean your passenger couldnt use a break. Check on them once in a while; no one wants them sliding out of the saddle passed out. This is especially true when riding with the kids, since they may often not even know that they are getting overheated. - High temps and highway wind make dehydration a real concern. Make frequent stops to rehydrate, or consider a Camelbak (http://www.camelbak.com/index.cfm). These make it easy to drink while riding and are good for cooling you down if filled with cold water. -As the mercury climbs, your bike needs special attention too. Check the coolant level before every ride and watch the temp gauge more often in the summer. Riding is fun, but being stuck with an overheated bike isnt. -Tires also act differently in hot weather so check for proper inflation and remember that hot tar/asphalt can get really soft and mushy on the roads, especially in the South and West. -Warm days often bring afternoon showers, so keep an eye on the weather and bring rain gear, even for day trips. -Lastly, even though its hot and the wind feels good, dont forget, HELMETS,HELMETS,HELMETS

1st Annual NAGF Meet and Greet News

4 more weeks to go... In these final weeks, I am working at getting everything reserved, food purchased, activities planned, and members confirmed. I will be starting a new thread, separate from the original NAGF MNG thread, to have ONLY, confirmed members post in. With Donna and I purchasing the food, I would like to have a good tally on the total number of people attending. This will include any friends or family you intend on bringing with you. As many of you already know, our 4 acre field was recently tilled up and alfalfa was planted in the majority of it. We still have approximately - acres to work with. I do not foresee and problems with having plenty of room for everyone. Hotel stayers, get them booked now... I did cancel the hold on the rooms, but, as long as rooms are available, they informed me that they will honor the discounted rate,for any other NAGF members. I have not, as of yet, be able to confirm Hatfield Motosports intention, at the meet. I have spoke with them several times, but as of today, there has been no definite answer to if they are showing, or not. I only felt it fair, to let you all know that. Tentative plans for the Meet.... Friday June 26th, will be pretty much the meet part of the meet and greet. We know some will roll in on Saturday, but for the early birds, it would be a great time to just sit around the fire and shoot the bull. Depending on how things go, we are wanting to get a

projector together to maybe show a movie Friday night (similar to what Rich had planned for the Beach Party last year.) Also, rumor has it, some of you, and you know who you are, like karaoke. That is also a possibility for Friday night also, if any of you are interested. For Friday night, we plan to pretty much just sit and get to know each other. Donna and I do have a route that we take, when we go for an hour and a half ride, that we could go on also, if anyone would be up to it.... it does pass a DQ It is a nice relaxed ride on a few, well maintained, back country roads. We have a small farmers resurant that we could have dinner at Friday night. I am working with my sister, who works there, to get a large area reserved for us. The food is good, and the prices are right. Everyone will be responsible for their own meals on Friday.

On Saturday June 27th, we can all head in town for breakfast and then we are planning to do a ride to Poopy's in Savanna Ill. This ride is approximately 1 1/2 hours from here. (about 60 miles) Im going to talk to one of you, about possibly being the leader, so Donna and I can be in the back of the pack for pictures and video. We are figuring about 4-5 hours total for the ride to Poopys and the return trip. When we return, we can do the auction. Also on Saturday, we will be putting together a late dinner for everyone around 7 ish. The menu would be potato salad, baked beans, hot dogs, ranch burgers, brats, and whatever else turns up. In lieu of hot dogs and burgers, we were considering doing pulled pork and pulled beef sandwiches....

but we will leave that to you all to decide. I have been asked by several members, whom are attending, if we will have any activites to do... yes we will. Again, I am planning to have the projector, if anyone wants to watch another movie.

On Sunday June 28th, we are going to have a buffet breakfast. For anyone who would be interested, a ride could be together to go to J&P Cycles in Anamosa Ia. (about 1 hour or so from here) For those that wouldn't be interested in another ride, we will have other things to do for you, until the others return. . The rest of the day can be R&R and saying goodbyes. This will give you an idea, of the buffet at the Farmer's Table Restaurant, that we will be eating at on Friday night, and Saturday morning.... The Farmers Restaurant does have a buffet or you can order off the menu.

This is the Friday Buffet,,,, It is $8.95 all you can eat and drinks are $1.50, Coffee is 99cents and tea is $1.25. All drinks are free refills Dinner Buffet Menu - Friday night Catfish (whole piece) Catfish fillets Walleye Cod

Shrimp Chicken Nuggets Vegetable Mashed Potatoes and gravy Salad Bar Creme of potato soup Off the menu.... burgers, steak, breakfast (any time minus waffles and biscuits and gravy....stop serving at 11am), pastas etc...

Breakfast buffet is $7.25 all you can eat... drinks remain the same price. Breakfast Buffet Menu - Saturday morning Bacon Sausage Scrambled eggs Scramble eggs and ham mix Waffles Pancakes French toast Hash browns Biscuits and Gravy Strawberries and Blueberries for waffles or whatever None of these plans are set in stone, so any changes are possible and inevitable... anything else you all want or dont want to do, post it here, and we will see what happens.

Here is an updated list of members that are attending the MNG. If I don't have your name on the list, please PM me, so I can get you added. There will also be a few local Goldwing riders and 2 Harley friends that will be attending out MNG also. Dean and Donna (of course) Digger and Da Boss and 1 more Lucky McDave and Mrs. McDave Ghost Rider and better half Nightwing83 and Erika Mespock Maddog and Myview Toomanyfumes Keith64 Silverwing JpWalter (planning on it) Tazman Jim in Illinois

Who's hungry?
Recipe submitted by: Hazmat

The Omelet Thing

8-10 slices dried bread (or light toast) 1 pound grated cheese (any flavor) 3 cups of milk 8 eggs 1 tsp salt

Cayenne pepper (your preference here, some like it hot) 1 bunch Green onions/ chopped Sliced mushrooms 1 Green pepper/ chopped (You can substitute a can of Rotell if you like for the veggies) Sausage/bacon/ham etc as you like, chopped

3 tsp pepper

Directions: Butter bread and cut into cubes. Place in a greased 9 X 13 pan. Sprinkle with cheese. Add veggies and meats on top. Beat eggs, milk, seasoning, and pour over bread and cheese/meat mixture. Refrigerate 6 hours or overnight. Bake @ 350 for one hour covered. Remove cover and add a little more cheese for the last few minutes.

The new 2011 model, or just more rumors?

May 14, 2009 Details of Honda's all-new 2011 model Gold Wing are emerging, along with the news that it's likely to be released a lot earlier than planned. Australian MotorCycle News is reporting the new Wing will jump from 1800cc to 2000cc, and retain its horizontallyopposed six cylinder format but will have both twin overhead camshafts and four valves per cylinder, similar to the EVO6 concept (pictured with 2009 Gold Wing) it showed at the Tokyo MotorShow 2007. Beyond that, the bike is shaping as a technology showcase with Honda's variable cylinder management, a beefed-up

Human Friendly

transmission, airbag system,

ABS braking, GPS, electronic

traction control, Bluetooth phone integration and an iPod compatible sound system.

Help! Still needed

With the weather warming up and more of you going on weekend getaways and trips, I am hoping that some of you will submit articles and pictures, for me to post in the newsletter. I have had one member, Hazmat, offer to submit monthly articles to me, for posting in the newsletter. I would like to thank Hazmat, for the offer and the submission of his first article. Like I have mentioned before, the articles can be on anything from motorcycle safety, hints and tips, trips, best ride, best roads etc... Also, don't forget about the recipes. I have exhausted all of the recipes that have been submitted, so, as of right now, I do not have a recipe for next months newsletter.