GWRRA Chapter WA-V

GWRRA Chapter WA-V June 2012

Washington District Newsletter

Meets 1 Thursday 6:00pm

From the Chapter Directors: OK, I admit it; I am tired of the rain, the gray skies and the overcast. Enough is enough. While I do love it here in the Seattle area, I have just had enough of it. While we have already had some great rides this year with the weekends being mostly sunny, I am ready for some full on sun for a change.

A planning team had a meeting on the 19th. We will be working hard in the following weeks and months to have more short day rides. We all like to cycle, so let’s go. However, we need everyone in our chapter to get more involved, if possible. Our old sound system will be put on

Craig’s List, since we no longer have need of it.

Please remember that our monthly gatherings are now being held at the ‘Station’ in Auburn on the first Thursday

of each month. Dinner, around 6:00PM and the start of our gathering is at 7:00PM. Please come for a visit, food is

great.

Remember, if you see something that you think the Chapter would like to do and/or see, please feel free to let us

know. We would be happy to take any and all ideas and suggestions to ‘our’ chapter membership to see if this is

something we can all do as a group. This is YOUR Chapter, so please send all of your suggestions along and we

will see what we can do to incorporate these into our Chapter gathering and events

The S. Hill Mall Motorcycle Show was a great success. We have had many interested people approach us, and

other chapters as well, much interest in motorcycle awareness and safety I would like to thank all that came to the

mall show.

This weekend we, and other chapter members, are headed for Kennewick. Maybe ‘spring has sprung there.’

Chapter V

Valley Wings News

Chapter Directors: Meets 1st Thursday 6:00pm

Garry & Maxine Alexander Station Bistro

253-770-3866 110 2nd

St SW Auburn

Respectfully submitted

Garry L. & Maxine Alexander

DID YOU KNOW?

Last month’s question “What dental practice started in 1910?” Answer: Braces

This month’s question: This is an election year, in case you haven't noticed. The 'White House' has had many firsts. What happened at the 'White House' for the first time in 1914?

FROM ASSISTANT CHAPTER DIRECTORS:

Greeting Everyone What a busy month. It seems like it has been a long time since I have written to you. Lots of things have been happening since the last time I had to write an article. As some of you know I had surgery on the 3rd of April on my right knee. I got up one morning and it hurt. The Cortisone shot worked for a couple of weeks but it just covered up the pain from the torn meniscus. Surgery went well and I thought that I was going to be able to go back to work in just a couple of days. I was wrong! I was off for several weeks. I had booked a trip to go to Iowa to see my Dad and have an 80th Birthday party for him. So, I could sit at home or go to Iowa

and see my relatives. I went to Iowa. Well, my father passed away after a fall and fortunately I was back there and got to see him before he died. It was fun to see my relatives and Mike Tope. He is my best friend since we were both about 16. Mike has a Star 1600 and his wife Yvonne has a Yamaha Virago 535. I may have gone to kick back, but I worked long and hard on their motorcycles to get them ready for the riding season. I also wanted to thank Garry and all those members that worked on the Mall Show to make it a great weekend. It was a lot of fun. I really enjoyed seeing all of my friends. Looking forward to seeing everyone at the next meeting. Dennis

FROM HONORARY ASSISTANCE CHAPTER DIRECTOR:

Support Your Chapter

We are on the top of the riding season and I haven’t planned my first

ride as yet. Here I am trying to get everyone fired up and here I sit with

no matches. I had better start getting with it. However we are starting to

go on other chapters ride, we did Chapter ‘C’ Fun Run and we’re going

to Chapter ‘L’s Desert Spring Fling. Also looking forward in June to the

Duck Run, this is a fun run looking for the duck. July our Washington

District Rally, a chance to see old friends and maybe some new ones.

Followed up our Region I Rally down in Pendleton and many more

gathering not to mention the Riddler Run in September. There are more

rally’s and chapter runs than you can possibly make, so now is the time to start picking out the one’s we

want to go on.

Our next chapter gathering we’ll start calling out the different rides and try to finalize which

rides/rally’s the chapter as a whole would attend and get everyone involved and commenting to those

rides.

On another note, our Mall Show went extremely well and looks like we’ll be doing it again next year.

Garry says we stand a good chance of bringing in the vintage motorcycles, that ought to bring in a lot

more people interested in motorcycles. We’ll try to get more media coverage, radio, newspapers, etc

“News Flash.” Chapter ‘V’ has retrieved our original Chapter Charter dating back to Jan. 2nd

,1987. By

saving the first sign-in book, sending copies of same to Phoenix and assuring them we never missed a

gathering in that time period. They reinstated the original Charter date. Thank you Phoenix!

2nd

News Flash. Garry, myself and Marion went over to Chapter ‘L’ Desert Spring Fling and guess who

won the 50/50 pot and in turn bought the chapter members that were present Banana Splits just like I did a

few years back.

Ride with care

Ken/Marion

From the Chapter Educator:

From the desk of John Doughty GWRRA Chapter Educator Chapter V

Credit: Chuck and Anne Reed Georgia Senior District Educators

LOOK UP

Always look up, never letting your eyes drop below the horizon. This is one of the most important things

you can do, to safely control your motorcycle. Your eyes take you where you are looking. Always look

through the turn. If you look down, you are probably going to go down. Look ahead, keep your thoughts

and your vision ahead. If you are riding at highway speeds for example, and you are looking, oh say, 50

yards in front of you, by the time you see any obstacle in your path, it is going to be too late to avoid it.

Plan 12 seconds ahead.

SQUARE UP

Always square your handlebars when you stop and keep them square when you are starting forward. Even

an emergency stop in a curve, you stop quicker and much more safely, if your FIRST square up your

handlebars BEFORE applying the brakes. Ever stop at a stop sign with your handlebars turned a little

right or left and you find yourself wrestling with the motorcycle to keep it from falling over, or even

falling over? If this is a problem you have, chances are very high that the cause is, your handlebars are not

square to the motorcycle. Square up those handlebars!!

RIGHT FOOT UP

Always stop and start your motorcycle with your right foot covering the rear brake and your left foot on

the ground. In stopping, the most effective way to stop a motorcycle is with both brakes, by applying even

pressure on both the front and rear brakes. When you stop, your left foot should touch the ground first.

When you start, your right foot should be covering your rear brake pedal. When the vehicle in front of

your moves, you will begin to move. If that vehicle suddenly stops, you can quickly stop if you have your

right foot covering the brake. It will take you at least 1 to 2 seconds 120156 to cover the front brake with

your right hand. However, if your right foot was on the rear brake, you would already be applying the rear

brake while you were trying to cover the front brake. When you start and stop your motorcycle in the

same manner each time, you will find you can control your balance much easier.

So, remember, L.S.R., the Three Ups

LOOK UP . . . . . SQUARE UP . . . . . RIGHT FOOT UP

And, as always, always be watchful for the unwatchful . . . .

.

Sincerely,

GWRRA Chapter Educator –

JOHN E. DOUGHTY

Motorist Awareness Division/Program

Not too many presentations were given this past month. Our vacation plans

are currently being pursued. This summer will be spent with more traveling on

the roads in the southwestern United States. Look for more presentations this

August. Remember, they do not pertain only to drivers with more than three

wheels. We, as motorcycle riders, also need to be aware of the limitations and

habits of ourselves and other motorists.

Hopefully the Motorist Awareness Program was represented at the All

Motorcycle Mall Show in Puyallup. Since May was Motorcycle Awareness month we needed to make the public

aware that everyone should “Share the Road” and strive for an accident-free journey.

Vic Parr

Motorist Awareness Program Liaison

From the chapter couple of the year:

Well dear reader, we have managed to miss several events lately.

The primary reason is that we took a pilgrimage in the Turkish area.

We arrived in Istanbul on Sunday, May 13th

, with jet lag dragging on

our heels. It took us several days to shake it loose, but still enjoyed

touring the country with others of our group. Are you aware that

Istanbul is the only city in the world that resides on two continents? It’s

true – both Asia and Europe. There are a couple of bridges that one can

drive over to reach either continent – one is a toll bridge, of course.

Several of our family and friends showed some concerns about our safety while traveling in this region.

I must let you know that we never felt threatened – even when one of our stops brought us near the Syrian

border which was across a mountain range.

We have seen many mosques in every community, several Christian churches, and many Greek and

Roman ruins where the Christian communities started. We traveled through many fertile lands with many

agricultural crops and fruit trees. Olive trees were very abundant and provided markets with all varieties

of olives. Any poppy fields you ask? Yes, but strictly under government control for medicinal purposes

only.

Although this is a major Muslim country, we could still purchase beer or even some of their traditional

drink of raki (pronounced [ɾaˈkɯ]) ) or “lion’s milk” which has an anise (licorice) flavor and very potent on

the alcoholic side. Not to say these were our drinks of choice, but they were available.

We saw several larger motorcycles – even one GL1800. With the price of gas (around $12.00 a gallon)

being what it is, they try to get every mile out of a liter that they can. They produce very little oil

themselves, so have to import most of it. At one hotel we saw several taxis waiting for customers. When

one taxi took off, the drivers of the other taxis manually pushed their cars up to the next waiting position

in order to save fuel.

Although a language barrier was a large challenge, we did speak to many of the citizens who knew

English. They are a very friendly people and are willing to share their food and present a person with a

gift when it pleases them. I’m sure that we have left a friendly thought with many of them as well as

bringing the same thought back home with us.

Vic & Sharon

WAV Couple of the Year

FROM THE CHAPTER TECHNICAL ADVISOR: �

How to read the FI (fault indicator) light

This is something that I found on the GoldWingdocs web page that I thought all of you with 1800's would find interesting. Dennis

If FI (Fault Indicator) light comes on pull over but DO NOT shut bike off. Put in neutral and put side stand

down, RPM’s below 1500. This signals the ECM to send the error code to the FI light. Count the number

of long and short flashes. This will give you the error code.

If you shut the bike off the error code is lost - sort of. It will be retained in the ECM but it is harder to get

out. If the bike stops and the will not restart you can get the FI light to flash the error code by cranking the

engine for 10 seconds. The FI light will then flash the error code.

Long Blink = 10 Short Blink = 1

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i.e. long long long short short short = 33 check error code 33

Number of MIL blinks .Symptoms .Cause

0 No blinks • Engine does not start

• Open circuit in the power input and ground wires of the ECM: • Faulty bank angle sensor

• Open circuit in bank angle sensor related wires: • Faulty FI IGN relay: • Open circuit in FI IGN relay

related wires

• Faulty engine stop switch: • Open circuit in engine stop switch related wires: • Faulty ECM: • Blown FI

IGN fuse (20 A)

• Blown ST. KILL fuse (10 A):

0 No blinks • Engine operates normally

• Open circuit in MIL wire: • Faulty combination meter: • Faulty ECM

0 Stays lit • Engine operates normally

• Short circuit in service check connector wire: • Short circuit in MIL wire: • Faulty ECM

1 Blinks • Engine operates normally

• Loose or poorly connected MAP sensor connector: • Open or short circuit in MAP sensor wire: • Faulty

MAP sensor

7 Blinks • Hard to start at a low temperature (ECM controls using preset value; coolant temperature: 85°

C/185° F)

• Loose or poorly connected ECT sensor connector: • Open or short circuit in ECT sensor wire: • Faulty

ECT sensor

8 Blinks • Poor engine response when operating the throttle quickly (ECM controls using preset value;

throttle opening: 0° )

• Loose or poorly connected TP sensor connector: • Open or short circuit in TP sensor wire: • Faulty TP

sensor

9 Blinks • Engine operates normally (ECM controls using preset value; intake air temperature: 28° C/82°

F)

• Loose or poorly connected IAT sensor connector

• Open or short circuit in TP sensor wire: • Faulty IAT sensor

10 Blinks • Engine operates normally at low altitude

• Engine idles roughly at a high altitude (ECM controls using preset value; barometric pressure: 760 mm

Hg/1,013 hPa)

• Loose or poorly connected BARO sensor connector: • Open or short circuit in BARO sensor wire: •

Faulty BARO sensor


• Loose or poorly connected vehicle speed sensor connector

• Open or short circuit in vehicle speed sensor wire: • Faulty vehicle speed sensor

12 Blinks • Engine does not start

• Loose or poorly connected No. 1 injector connector: • Open or short circuit in No. 1 injector wire: •

Faulty No. 1 injector




14 No blinks • Engine does not start













• Loose or poorly connected camshaft position sensor connector

• Open or short circuit in camshaft position sensor wire: • Faulty camshaft position sensor


• Loose or poorly connected ignition pulse generator connector:

• Open or short circuit in ignition pulse generator wire: • Faulty ignition pulse generator


• Open or short circuit in right O2 sensor wire: • Faulty right O2 sensor


• Open or short circuit in left O2 sensor wire: • Faulty left O2 sensor


• Open or short circuit in right O2 sensor heater wire: • Faulty right O2 sensor


• Open or short circuit in left O2 sensor heater wire: • Faulty left O2 sensor


• Loose or poorly connected right knock sensor connector: • Open or short circuit in right knock sensor

wire: • Faulty right knock sensor


• Loose or poorly connected left knock sensor connector: • Open or short circuit in left knock sensor wire:

• Faulty left knock sensor

29 Blinks • Engine stalls, hard to start, rough idling

• Loose or poorly connected idle air control (IAC) valve connector: • Open or short circuit in IAC valve

wire: • Faulty idle air control valve

33 Blinks • ECM does not hold the self diagnostic data

• Faulty E2-PROM in ECM • Engine operates normally

41 No blinks • Engine operates normally

• Loose or poorly connected connector in gear position switch related circuits

• Open or short circuit in gear position switch wires: • Faulty gear position switch: • Faulty clutch switch: •

Faulty side stand switch

Read more: http://www.goldwingdocs.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=4239#ixzz1vzWpmitM

Dennis.

http://www.goldwingdocs.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=4239#ixzz1vzWpmitM

FROM THE CHAPTER SECRETARY

Chapter WA “V” May 3, 2012 Gathering

Honorary Assistant Chapter Director, Ken Harter greeted everyone and lead the May 3, 2012 Chapter "V" Gathering. Chapter Director Garry Alexander, was unable to attend. Visitors tonight are Dominique Carroll, Bruce and Sandy McMahill, and Al and Gwen Deitering. Bruce McMahill, from Chapter "C" presented Chapter "V" with a Certificate of Appreciation for seven members attending the Early Spring Fun Run on April 14th. He thanked everyone for attending and for the continued support of the Ride.

Vic shared his Motorcycle Awareness presentation with the Chapter. Vic Parr is a GWRRA's Motorcycle Awareness Liaison and is doing presentations to various groups on the importance of always double checking when driving vehicles and be aware of motorcycles. Chapter "V" is hosting the Motorcycle Mall Show at the South Hill Mall May 18th-20th in Puyallup. Everyone is encouraged to participate. This months drawings: Frank - Chapter Member Color Drawing Sharon Parr - Chapter Marble Game (no winner this month) Leroy Ljunggren - 50/50 Drawing

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Jan Ljunggren

FROM THE CHAPTER NEWSLETTER EDITORS

June already, the year is nearly half over, I feel like maybe I slept thru

part of it, I don’t know maybe I’m just feeling my age. That is to say the

older you get, the faster time fly’s. It seems like just last week I was

saying May was the big flower month.

Once again (twiggy) our mystery membership number was not spotted

by the unlucky member whom did not see where it was hidden. That

number was 109166 LeRoy’s.

Keep check’en and keep the articles a come’n

We have four less marbles in the marble bag. Good luck.

Don’t forget, the last Saturday of the month. (it would help before the last day)

Ken/Marion

Recipe Corner:

Bread pudding You haven’t lived until you try this.

2 cups dry bread cubes or raisin bread

4 cups milk, scalded

1 tablespoon butter

¼ teaspoon salt

¾ cup sugar

4 slightly beaten eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Soak bread in milk 5 minutes, Add butter, salt and sugar. Pour slowly over eggs add vanilla and mix well.

Pour into greased baking dish. Bake in pan of hot water in moderate oven (350 deg) until firm, about 50

minutes. Serve with Lemon Sauce. Add ½ cup raisins, if desired. Serves 8.

CHAPTER BIRTHDAYS CHAPTER ANNIVERSARYS

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Did You Know

Unusual Patents in June

June 3

1934 Dr Frederick Banting the co-inventor of insulin was knighted.

June 5 1984 Safety Cap for a Medicine Bottle patented by Ronald Kay.

June6 1887 J.S. Pemberton's Coca-Cola label was trademark registered.

June 11 1895 Charles Duryea patented a gasoline powered automobile.

June 15

1844 Charles Goodyear was granted patent #3,633 for vulcanized rubber.

June 22

1847 The donut was invented. June 27

The first television Color demonstration was in New York June 30 1896 William Hadaway was issued a patent for the electric stove.

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Day: Time: Chapter: Location:

1st Thu 6:00 PM WA-V Auburn The Station Bistro 110 2nd St SW, Auburn, WA 1

st Wed 6:00 PM WA-Q Puyallup The Sizzler Restaurant 10701 S Tacoma Way, Lakewood

1st Sat 9:00 AM WA-M Yakima Branding Iron Restaurant, Toppenish, WA.

1st Sat 8:30 AM WA-X Vancouver Hometown Buffet 7809-B NE Vancouver Plaza Vancouver,. 1st Sat 8:00 AM WA-R Walla Walla Smiths Family Restaurant 1425 W Pine St, WallaWalla Wa 1st Sun 8:30 AM WA-B Bremerton Eagles 6th ST & Washington Ave Bremerton, WA 2nd Tue 6:30 PM WA-H Lynden Fairway Family Restaurant 1726 Front St Lynden, WA 2nd Fri 6:30 PM WA-Y Enumclaw Krain Corner Restaurant 39929 264th SE Enumclaw, WA 2nd Sat 8:00 AM WA-C Everett Denney’s Restaurant 132 128th St SW Everett, WA. 2nd Sat 9:00 AM WA-L Kennewick City Grill 300 N Ely, Kennewick WA 2nd Sat 1:00 PM WA-Z Centralia PJ’s Pizza 1232 Alder St. Centralia, off exit 81, Mellon St. 2nd Sun 8:30 AM WA-D Aberdeen Duffy’s Restaurant 1605 Simpson Ave Aberdeen, WA 3rd Sat 8:30 AM WA-E Bellevue Crystal Creek Café 22620 Bothell-Everett Hwy, Bothell WA 3rd Sat 1:00 PM WA-P Longview Sizzler 936 Ocean Beach Hwy Longview, WA, 98632 3rd Sun 8:00 AM WA-I Olympia Fatso's Bar and Grill 3205 Martin Way East Olympia, WA 3rd Sun 8:30 AM WA-N Spokane Golden Corral Buffet & Grill 7717 N Division St Spokane, WA. 4th Sat 8:30 AM WA-A Seattle Old Country Buffet 25630 104th Ave SE Kent, WA 4th Sat 8:00 AM WA-O Port Orchard Airport Diner 8803 Stet HYW 3 SW Port Orchard, WA

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