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Page 1 GWRRA NC District Chapter NC-I GWRRA Chapter NC-I Meet on the 4th Saturday of each month at J&S Cafeteria River Ridge, 800 Fairview Road, Asheville NC. Eat at 9 am, meet at 10 am. Phone: (828) 289-1209 Visit gwrranci.org for the latest information. Chapter Director Tillman & Janet Hill [email protected] [email protected] (828) 675-9517 Ride Coordinator Dave & Dianne Smith [email protected] [email protected] (828) 273-5398 Member Enhancement Coordinator Open Treasurer Jerry Pitts [email protected] (828) 400-8766 Webmaster Tammy Ferguson [email protected] [email protected] (828) 273-5398 Newsletter Editor Wil Higdon [email protected] [email protected] (828) 712-3889 GWRRA Chapter NC-I Asheville, North Carolina gwrranci.org Next Meeting: Eat at 9 am, Meet at 10 am, Saturday, February 24, 2018 February 2018 Chapter Directors Scheduled Rides and Events A fter three months the Chapter I members and guests finally had a meeting. We did not have a November or December meet- ing because of the holidays and Janu- ary’s meeting was canceled because of bad weather. So today was special for Janet and myself. We were finally able to see a lot of our members and friends in the same room at the same time. We had a good meeting today that was followed by a planning meeting for next year. Dave Smith did a great job of planning our 2nd Saturday and 4th Saturday after meeting rides. All of our rides will be great rides through our scenic mountains with planned activi- ties and a safe ride home. Dave and Johnny are planning a special four day men’s ride and Janet has planned a three day ladies trip to White Sulfur Springs West Virginia. For friends night out Janet has reserva- tions at restaurants in Asheville, Hen- dersonville and Waynesville that should accommodate everyone with a special night out so they do not always have to ride or drive a long way to spend an evening with friends and have a good meal. Chapter I will again escort the Triath- lon at Lake Logan, thanks to Jerry Pitts relationship with the race organizers. If you are able to be an escort on either a bike or trike please let Jerry know. As in the past we will have a pre-ride for everyone that volunteers as an escort. Janet and I think that Chapter I had a great year last year and thanks to our special members and friends we be- lieve that this year will be even better. Ride Safe, Tillman & Janet Hill Chapter Directors Janet and Tillman Hill
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GWRRA NC District Chapter NC-I
GWRRA Chapter NC-I
Meet on the 4th Saturday of
each month at J&S Cafeteria
River Ridge, 800 Fairview
Road, Asheville NC.
Eat at 9 am, meet at 10 am.
Phone: (828) 289-1209
Visit gwrranci.org for the
latest information.
Chapter Director
Tillman & Janet Hill
(828) 675-9517
Ride Coordinator
Dave & Dianne Smith
(828) 273-5398
Member Enhancement
Coordinator
Open
Treasurer
Jerry Pitts
(828) 400-8766
Webmaster
Tammy Ferguson
(828) 273-5398
Newsletter Editor
Wil Higdon
(828) 712-3889
GWRRA Chapter NC-I Asheville, North Carolina
gwrranci.org
Next Meeting: Eat at 9 am, Meet at 10 am, Saturday, February 24, 2018 February 2018
Chapter Dir ec tors
Scheduled Rides and Events
A fter three months the Chapter I members and guests finally had a meeting. We did not
have a November or December meet-ing because of the holidays and Janu-ary’s meeting was canceled because of bad weather. So today was special for Janet and myself. We were finally able to see a lot of our members and friends in the same room at the same time.
We had a good meeting today that was followed by a planning meeting for next year. Dave Smith did a great job of planning our 2nd Saturday and 4th Saturday after meeting rides. All of our rides will be great rides through our scenic mountains with planned activi-ties and a safe ride home. Dave and Johnny are planning a special four day men’s ride and Janet has planned a three day ladies trip to White Sulfur Springs West Virginia.
For friends night out Janet has reserva-tions at restaurants in Asheville, Hen-dersonville and Waynesville that should accommodate everyone with a special night out so they do not always
have to ride or drive a long way to spend an evening with friends and have a good meal.
Chapter I will again escort the Triath-lon at Lake Logan, thanks to Jerry Pitts relationship with the race organizers. If you are able to be an escort on either a bike or trike please let Jerry know. As in the past we will have a pre-ride for everyone that volunteers as an escort.
Janet and I think that Chapter I had a great year last year and thanks to our special members and friends we be-lieve that this year will be even better.
Ride Safe,
Tillman & Janet Hill
Chapter Directors
Janet and Tillman Hill
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Ride Coordinators
Safety Tip of the Month
T he weather is beautiful; the sun is shining giving its warmth. There are a few
clouds floating by and the temp is fantastic.
You get on your wing and ride to your favorite restaurant that is 75 miles away for dinner. It is a great day and you linger a little longer than normal. Looking at your watch, or cell phone, you realize that you need to head for the barn but it will still be dark when you get in. That’s ok because it has been a great day.
As you walk into the parking lot
you can’t help but notice that the wind has picked up a lot since you arrived. Those few white puffy clouds have now turned into a bunch of black clouds and there isn’t any sunshine showing. The temps have started to drop.
You throw your leg over the seat, fire up the engine and take off. Fif-teen miles down the road it starts to get a lot colder. There is the smell of rain in the air. You don’t want to stop but you just have to put on your jacket.
You pull over and pop the saddle-bag. “OH NO!” It was so pretty that you forgot to bring a jacket. The ride home gets longer and longer. The temps go down and the rain starts. You are cold and miser-able. You keep asking yourself over and over, “Why didn’t I pack my jacket?” You finally arrive home, wet and cold.
Jackets have come a long way.
Some of us still wear the old tried and true leather jackets. They have the zip out liners and will keep you warm no matter how cold it gets.
Most have vented sleeves, fronts and backs. They are fairly heavy and get really soaked in the rain, which can take a long time to get dried out.
Many of the newer jackets are multi-layered. They have warm liners, wind breakers and rain protection. All of which can be removed to provide different comfort levels for different riding conditions. They come in a variety of colors to match your Wing and have reflec-tive piping which makes you more visible at night. They come with armor plating in the shoulders, el-bows and back for additional pro-tections.
Don’t be the guy who left his jacket in the garage. Always take a jacket with you no matter what.
Dress for the ride. Dress for the slide.
First scheduled chapter NC-I ride will be April 14.
Go 4 It
Dave & Dianne Smith
Ride Coordinators
Dave & Dianne Smith
GWRRA Chapter NC-I Sponsorship Your ad in this newsletter will be sent 12 times a year (once a month) to our chapter members, GWRRA chapters all
over the state of North Carolina, the NC State Directors and others. It will also be posted on the Chapter NC-I Website:
gwrranci.org. Your support is greatly appreciated and will help Chapter NC-I to operate throughout the year. Thank You.
Pricing: Business Card Size = $60
(Basic Rate)
1/4 page = $105
(12.5% Discount)
1/2 page = $185
(23% Discount)
Full page = $32
($33% Discount)
Membership Ehnancement
The Position is Open—Any Volunteers?
Friends Night Out Tuesday , March 13th .
The Twis t ed Laure l Res taurant
10 South Main Str ee t , Weaverv i l l e NC
C harles has had to step down as Membership Enhancement Coordi-
nator to commit time to some other re-sponsibilities. The chapter is looking for someone to take on that position. Won’t you be our MEC?
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The GWRRA Rider Education Database contains information regarding your Levels status and Membership expiration dates and the Rider Education classes you have completed. Your personal information; phone numbers, email and home address, also. It is the Member’s responsibility, with support from the District Educator, to maintain up-to-date information in the database and to keep your Membership and Levels cur-rent.
To view and update your Levels status, follow the instructions on the next few pages.
Rider Education
How to Access your GWRRA Rider Education Database Training Record
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Rider Education
How to Access your GWRRA Rider Education Database Training Record
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Created by: LeRoy Gross 12/2017
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Congratulations Robin on winning Newslet ter of the Month for (I hope I r emember cor r ect ly)
October, 2017!
Events
Too many to list here!
Thanks Janet and Tillman for emailing the four files of Rides, Meetings, Friends Nights Out and Ice Cream Rides.
There are too many to list here, but upcoming events will be listed on the GWRRA Chapter NC-I Calendar page in the newsletter each month.
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1995 20th anniversary GL1500. 2 tone green. Just had
the carbs redone and new plugs and some new hoses. Less than 56,000 miles, always garaged and includes hard bag that
can be used for golf clubs or fishing gear.
$4,300 Contact Jim Morris
828-508-4446
For Sale
Miscellaneous, but Important Stuff
Helmet Sticker For ICE (In Case of Emergency) info
http://www.idformyhelmet.com
Help Fill This Space!
You don’t have be an officer or staff member to submit an article.
If you have something to say or pictures that are at least semi-motorcycle related, send it to me when articles are requested.
March Birthdays Need info from MEC! Anybody ready to take that position?
Melody Higdon - 20th.
March Anniversaries Need info from MEC! Anybody ready to take that position?
Monthly Meeting Saturday, March 24th.
J&S Cafeteria River Ridge Marketplace
800 Fairview Rd Asheville, NC 28803
Friends Night Out March 13, 2018 @ 6:30pm
The Twisted Laurel Restaurant, 10 S Main St, Weaverville NC.
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Suzuki Burgman 650 Scooter 2013, Pearl White
One owner, exceptionally well-equipped; maintained; garaged. Superb condition. Up to 77 MPG.
ABS; 3-mode CVT automatic transmission, manual shift, final gear drive; electric wind-shield, mirrors; LED running lights; adjust-able backrest; ample storage; gloveboxes; trip computer; trip odometers; fuel gauge; clock; 12V DC socket; maintenance re-minder, parking brake indicator.
Options: heated handgrips; J&M CB/weather radio; USB 4.8A charger; stereo audio jack; Gorilla alarm, 2 remotes; auxil-iary fuseblock; manual cruise control; Throttle Rocker; garage door pre-wiring; new Bridgestone tires; service manual.
14,500 miles; Ethanol-free gasoline used but engine designed for E10 if desired.
Unlikely to find cleaner Burgman 650.
$6,250. Additional photos on request. Black Moun-tain, North Carolina; 828-407-0978; [email protected].
For Sale
Gold Wing GL1800 Airbag, 2012, Candy Red/Silver
One owner, exceptionally well equipped, maintained; garaged. Mint condition. Typical 45+ mpg.
Honda options: CB radio; rear spoiler/brakelight; passenger con-troller; trunk inner light; 12V socket; trunk storage net; saddle-bag/trunk liners, mats; service man-ual.
Accessories: Kuryakyn Ergo foot pegs, front fender extension; Elec-trical Connection XENON driving lamps, auxiliary fuseblock, master groundblock, spoiler run/brake full time lighting; Gorilla alarm, 2 re-motes; Baker hand wings; twin Powerlet fused 12V sockets for heated gear, charger, etc.; Foxnovo 4.8A USB trunk charging socket. 21,000 miles; new Dunlop Elite 4 tires, Yuasa OEM battery. Ethanol-
free gasoline used but engine designed for E10 if de-sired.
Unlikely to find cleaner 2012 Gold Wing Airbag.
$16,000. Additional photos on request. Black Moun-tain, North Carolina; 828-407-0978; [email protected].
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GWRRA NC-I Meeting Map
Help Fill This Space!
You don’t have be an officer or
staff member to submit an article. If you have something to say or pictures that are at least semi-motorcycle related, send it to me when articles are requested.
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March 3, Saturday - Chapter NC-G2 Meeting - Eat at 3:00 pm, Meet at 4:00 am. Details above.
March 13, Tuesday - Chapter NC-I Friends Night Out - Arrive 6:00-6:30 pm. The Twisted Laurel Res-taurant, 10 S Main St, Weaverville NC.
March 17, Saturday - Chapter NC-M2 Meeting - Eat at 9:00 am, Meet at 9:30 am. Details above.
March 24, Saturday - Chapter NC-I Meeting - Eat at 9:00 am, Meet at 9:30 am. Details above.
April 7, Saturday - Chapter NC-G2 Meeting - Eat at 3:00 pm, Meet at 4:00 am. Details above.
April 10 Tuesday - Chapter NC-I Friends Night Out - Arrive 6:00-6:30 pm. Binions Road House, 1565 Four Seasons Blvd, Hendersonville NC.
April 14, Saturday - Chapter NC-I Second Saturday Ride - Farmers Daughter Restaurant and David Crockett Birthplace State Park.
April 15, Sunday - Chapter NC-I Ice Cream Social - 2:30 pm, The Hop, 640 Merrimon Ave, Asheville NC.
April 21, Saturday - Chapter NC-M2 Meeting - Eat at 9:00 am, Meet at 9:30 am. Details above.
April 28, Saturday - Chapter NC-I Meeting - Eat at 9:00 am, Meet at 9:30 am. Details above. Stick around for the after meeting ride.
GWRRA Chapter NC-I Calendar
Western North Carolina GWRRA Chapter Meetings Asheville Chapter NC-I: 4th Saturday of each month. Eat at 9:00 am, meet at 10:00 am. J&S Cafeteria River Ridge, 800 Fairview Road, Asheville NC. Contact Tillman & Janet Hill, [email protected], [email protected], (828) 675-9517 for more information.
Waynesville Chapter NC-G2: 1st Saturday of each month. Eat at 3:00 pm, meet at 4:00 pm. Snappy's Restaurant, 2769 Soco Rd, Maggie Valley NC 28751. Call Johnny Cope, [email protected], (828) 734-8485 for more info.
Hendersonville Chapter NC-M2: 3rd Saturday of each month. Eat at 9:00 am, meet at 9:30 am J & S Cafeteria, 30 Airport Park Rd., Fletcher NC 28732. Across from the Asheville Airport on NC280. Contact Dale & Michelle Yager, [email protected], (315) 243-2421for more info.
Mooresville Chapter NC-L2: 2nd Saturday of each month. Eat at 9:00 am, meet at 10:00 am. Golden Cor-ral, 120 Gallery Center Dr. Mooresville, NC (I-77, exit 36).
Hickory Chapter NC-O2: 3rd Sunday. Eat at 5:00 pm, meet at 6:00 pm. Dos Amigo’s, Hwy 70 SE Cono-ver, NC (I-40, exit 128).
Boiling Springs Chapter NC-P2: 3rd Saturday. Eat at 1:30 pm, meet at 2:30 pm. Campus Pizzeria, 101 South Main St. Boiling Springs, NC.
Wilkesboro Chapter NC-X2: 2nd Saturday. Eat at 1:00 pm, meet at 2:00 pm. Cagney’s Kitchen, 1200 Cen-tral St. Wilkesboro, NC.
Morganton Chapter NC-Y: 4th Saturday. Eat at 6:00 pm, meet at 7:00 pm. Granny’s Kitchen, 3448 Miller Bridge Rd. Morganton, NC (I-40, exit 116).
Matthews Chapter NC-Y2: 1st. Saturday. Eat at 10:00 am, meet at 11:00 am. Golden Coral, 11025 E. In-dependence, Blvd. Matthews, NC.
Check the Chapter NC-I Calendar at gwrranci.org for the most up-to-date event changes and new events.
GWRRA Chapter NC-I
Gold Wing Road Riders Association
Asheville, North Carolina
gwrranci.org
Wil Higdon 131 Foothills Dr Hendersonville NC 28792
Gold Wing Road Riders Association Chapter NC-I Asheville, North Carolina
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