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CA2S SHARK BYTESJuly 2012

Note our next chapter meeting isone Sat. sooner in the month.

Vacations are here, and Les &Verdi started early. Pg. 3.

Patti’s Corner talks about the ‘rideto eat’ phenomena, Pg. 14.

Lot’s of pics from chapter rides.

Who’s got the ‘WINGNUT’ this month?

NextChapter MeetingSaturday, July 14

Hometown Buffet @McCarthy Ranch, Milpitas

Breakfast @ 8 AMMeeting @ 8:45 AM

Gold Wing Road Riders AssociationRegion F / California District

Chapter CA2SSilicon Valley Wings

What’s in this issue:

CD News: Page 2

Chapter News: Page 3

ACD News: Page 4

Our Sponsors: Pages 6-8

Safety: Page 9

DD News: Page 10

Calendar: Pages 12-13

Chapter For Sale: Pages 15-16

Chapter Contact Info: Page 18

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Greetings,It was another great month with great rides, people,FUN, and a safety presentation by our AssistantEducator, Roger. Roger did an excellent job on thetopic of heat exhaustion/stroke which I believe hewill submit in this newsletter.Well, as I write this newsletter my bike has beensent far, far away to get an extra wheel installed. Iam having a California Side Car Kit installed. Bythis time I am hopeful that the mechanic has pickedup the kit from CSC. Sal and Patti were graciousenough to lend me their trike in the meantime. I haveto say, it was a very relaxing ride as we went to CA-2N rally in Sonora. We saw a lot of trikes at the rallyridden by different age groups. For those that stillthink they are for older people, there where peopleyounger than me…LOL.The rally was great; they know how to throw a party.I would like to make other rallies in the future. I hadDouglas as my tail gunner and Pete taking up thecenter position. We all had a great ride up and backand flowed like a well-oiled machine! Douglas tookthe lead on the ride back and unfortunately Pete hadto get home early so he left after lunch. When wearrived we met up with Gary and Lori. They liveclose to the fairgrounds where it was being held.They won all sorts of prizes and we weren’t surethey would fit it all on their trike, but they did it!I have to say it took a lot of hands to successfullypull that off. They had wonderful prizes and50/25/15/10 cash gifts. They had put together awonderful lunch and the plates where piled high. Idon’t think you could have asked for better weathertoo!We have a lot of rides coming up in July so pleasecheck the calendar or see the emails from our YahooGroup.

Chapter Director’s Message

Doc Wong's Calendar of Riding Clinics

July 6, 2012 "Basic Suspension Part 2" Friday night 7 PMJuly 13, 2012 "Riding Position and Ergo Workshop" Fri 7-9 PMJuly 15, 2012 "Cornering Confidence - Stable Body Position andAnchor Points" Sunday 9 AM-3 PMJuly 22, 2012 "New-Confidence in Braking Skills" (Sun 9 AM-2PM)

August 3, 2012 "Basic Suspension Part 1" Friday night 7 PMAugust 17, 2012 "Riding Position and Ergonomics Workshop"Fri 7-9 PMAugust 19, 2012 "Cornering Confidence - Pivot Steering"Sunday 9 AM-3 PMAugust 24/26, 2012 "Dual Sport Adventure Riding Clinic"Friday 7 PM and Sunday 9 AMAugust 31, 2012 "Basic Suspension Part 2" Friday night 7 PM

These clinics are hosted by Dr. Harry Wong, located at 1021Alameda De Las Pulgas, Belmont, CA. Most clinics are free.More information is available at www.docwong.com/st-clinic/, or by phoning (650) 365-7775. He also maintains theDoc-Ride mail list, which you may subscribe to at the web site.

There are only a couple of months left before theDistrict Rally at Mammoth Lake. Deb and I had agreat time last year along with several othermembers of CA-2S. This year I will prepare withaltitude sickness pills, LOL. So far if memoryserves me we have 6 people going up on theWednesday before the event. If you are interested Ihave registration and various instructionalseminars forms available. You may also downloadthem from the GWRRA web site.

*****A reminder that our chapter July meetingwill be held on the 14th as we will be supportingCA-C rally on the 21st for all that care toattend. It is located in Elk Grove, moreinformation to follow.

Hope to see you all on the 14th as it will be A“Something Special Saturday” for Chapter CA-2Sparticipants. This is another way the participantsget back by supporting the chapter with yourdonations.

Charlie & Debra Chapter Directors, CA-2S

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JulyBirthdays

Von Collins 21Nancy Wheatley 24Jim Jeffers 24Susan Raser 29Ron Green 31

AnniversariesSal & Patti Esposito 25

CA2S News

Visit the Silicon Valley Wings Yahoo Group at:http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SiliconValleyWings

Do you order online from Amazon?If so, help the chapter by using our special account.

We get a % of the purchases that goes to ourchapter funds.

Use the special code/link below:http://www.amazon.com/?_encoding=UTF8&tag=c0997-20

The proud keeper of the wingnut for this month is our Chapter CD, Charlie, for his keen wild animal identification on the CalaverasRide.

April 30 email from Verdi:

Hi everybody,

Here we are in Bora Bora! We were perusing theshops prior to our Helmet Dive.

Helmet Dive? You ask? Cliff, Lois Benzel & us didthis helmet dive whereby each person donned oneof those big, heavy helmets the suited deep seadivers use, to walk around a shallow (10 ft deep)reef area to feed the fish with bread they gave us indive nets. A hoist is used to place the helmet onyour shoulders half way down the ladder & againwhen you come up. What an experience for a non-scuba diver! We got to touch a sea anemone!Which feels sticky (to catch their prey) by the way.We also had lunch at the famous Bloody Mary's,where all the famous people go when in Bora Bora.

On our short tour of Tahiti, one of our stops was atthis very active waterfall. This photo happened justbefore we got drenched by a rain storm. We werepretty much dry by the time we had lunch on thewharf.

Next stop is just over my shoulder, Moorea. If wemiss the ship sailing (@ 3:30 A.M.), a ferry willtake you across for $25 U.S.

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2012-07 ACD Newsletter

Greetings from Sweet Home Alabama!And yes, we do miss all y’all. We may be a couple ofthousand miles away, but our hearts and minds are with ourgood friends in CA2S.

June was a hectic month for us getting the MoHo(motorhome) ready for the trip not to mention ourselves. Notonly do we have to pack for the trip for ourselves, we alsohave to pack up Patti’s business work and our bookwork forBreeze Vacation Rentals, and of course the dogs – Hey, Ithought I was retired.

The end of May treated us to one of the best CA2S rides wehave been on to date. Ron did a fantastic job of bringing usthrough the gold country. The ride was even paced and Iheard Ron get a lot of kudos for his skill in leading the ride –save the “old highway”. The ride brought memories for mewhen I lived in Arnold. I saw a lot of familiar places andenjoyed looking back. Big Trees Park was a treat, especiallythe informative talk by the docent. What a beautiful state weare blessed with. We enjoyed supporting Ron in the tail gunposition, but we had to use our “Quad” as our bike was in theshop getting a new gas tank. So, with Charlie’s help I hookedup a CB, stuck a magnetic antenna on the roof – and we weregood to go. The ride was spectacular and scenery incredible.I’m sure you’ve heard enough about that “big eared deer” wewere alerted to. Hey, you never know. Llamas can run intothe roadway, too. Good call Charlie.

We left on June 10 for our trek across country to Alabama viaIowa for my 7th Marine Corps reunion. That song JohnnyCash does “I’ve Been Everywhere” – we can relate. We weretreated to a nice surprise going over Donner Summit. I saw agroup(s) of Gold Wings coming up on us. I asked Patti tochange the CB channel to 1 and I got the ride leader on the air– how cool is that! We met them at the rest stop and formallyintroduced ourselves. They were combined chapters on a ridethat would take them over all 5 passes that day – whew. One

of the chapters was Antioch. They said two of our memberswere at their meeting – I think Danny and Roger. It was likeol’ home week with them. It was like being with our family.That experience, along with our involvement with Chapter Min Alabama shows us that GWRRA folks are like family.

While traveling, we always take special note of motorcyclistson the roadways. It is always good to see them and share thespirit of the ride even though we are not on a bike. We like tonotice the types of bikes and everything about them. Ofcourse, we get most excited when seeing GWs. Patti hasalways noticed trikes and pointed them out to me. Now thatshe knows she can drive one, it is even more so. One thingwe did notice is that there seems to be a lot more trikes on theroad. About 1/3rd of the bikes we saw were trikes – youngfolks too!

The other thing we noticed while checking out the bikes waswhat folks were wearing on their ride. We had verycomfortable weather across country, sometimes cool. Thelast day or two it got pretty warm. Even in the cooler temps,most riders we saw did not have helmets or any protectivegear. I am always surprised, and we’ve seen this before. Iwas reminded of a discussion with some folks in Chapter M –believe me, it gets hot and humid here in Alabama. We weretalking about helmets and agreed that putting on our helmet isjust as automatic as putting on a seatbelt when we drive a car.It is incomprehensible to ride a bike without one. So, eventhough we’ve seen it before, it is still surprising to see bikerstrekking along a 70 mph+ in just t-shirts and shorts. Oy.

Speaking of safety, I read with interest Rocky’s success ingetting Doc Wong to come to one of our meetings and do apresentation. Good job Rock! I am both pleased and proudthat CA2S is continuing to evolve with a solid focus on safetyand education. Fun, well we always have that!

Our plans have us traveling to Florida on July 6th. We will bethere for a couple of weeks, and then back home to SweetHome Alabama for the duration. One thing that makestraveling a bit more pleasant this side of the Mason DixonLine it the price of gas. Check out the photo below.

All y’all have a wonderful 4th of July and get those flags outto commemorate the great country we are so blessed to livein.

Sal and Patti EspositoACDs, Chapter CA2S

For Patti’s corner, see page 14

ACD’sMessage

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Do you order online from Amazon?If so, help the chapter by using our special account.

We get a % of the purchases that goes to ourchapter funds.

Use the special code/link below:http://www.amazon.com/?_encoding=UTF8&tag=c0997-20

CA2J Rally in Concord, June 9

CA2S June PlanningMeeting. Sharkie and

Charlie share a bear hug.

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And now a kind word for our sponsors:

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Lessons to RememberAs experienced as we think we are as riders, there are alwaysthose moments when we could have done better if we had keptthe items below in mind during our “wind therapy” sessions.Killer Corner-Heading home from a week-end trip and taking advantage ofthe sunny weather, you want to add a few enjoyable miles toyour adventure by exploring an S-shaped road that parallelsthe freeway. You’re not familiar with this road, but thepavement is smooth and dry, and it curves through the treeswith a nice rhythm that encourages you to ride briskly. At thefaster pace and reduced sight distance, you know the risksincrease, so you scrutinize the road for wild deer or surfacehazards, and practice good cornering techniques.But after a half hour of fun, you are halfway around a blindright turn when you realize it turns even tighter than you hadexpected. Unlike the hundred other predictable corners you’vejust ridden, this right-hander tightens up into a decreasingradius and points back up a steep switchback. You try to leanmore, but with the bike arcing rapidly toward the oppositeshoulder, you panic, roll off the throttle, and slam on thebrakes. Both tires slide out, the bike crashes on its side, andyou slide off into the ditch in a shower of gravel. You aren’thurt, but your bike will require expensive repairs.The next time you want to do some exploring, keep inmind that most backroads have at least one killer corner,perhaps with an unexpected sharp curve just on the otherside of a hill, or an off-camber slant, or a decreasingradius. It is wise to look for wild animals and surfacehazards, but on an unfamiliar road, it’s important toquickly adjust your speed to your sight distance.Approaching a blind turn, you should immediately slowdown until you can see the rest of the curve.If you realize you are going too fast and heading too widefor a turn, the best tactic is to maintain a steady throttle tomaximize traction and ground clearance, focus on whereyou want the bike to go, and push harder on the low gripto lean over to maximum limits of your machine. On drypavement, most bikes are capable of turning tighter thantheir riders realize.Parking Lot DartersYou’ve done some shopping at the mall, and now you’releaving the parking lot. Riding down the lane between parkedcars, you scan your mirrors to check for tailgaters, watchcarefully for pedestrians who might jump out of their cars, andlook for back-up lights that warn of someone about to reverse.You understand that parking lot intersections are just asdangerous as street corners, so you check out the cross traffic

Safety Corner, byRocky Fagundes ahead, and plan to make a full stop when you get there.

But before you reach the end of the row, a car suddenlydarts out from behind a van. With barely 2 secondsbefore impact, there isn’t time to apply the brakes. Youpush to swerve out of the way of the darter, but can’tstop in time to avoid a glancing blow off the bumper ofa parked car. The darter roars off. Luckily, you sufferfrom only abrasions and bruises, but you’re left withthe responsibility for the collision.Since private parking lots are not part of the publicstreets, there’s no police enforcement for ignoringlane markings or signs. Therefore, many driversdon’t obey street-traffic rules in large parking lots.Not only is it wise to watch for pedestrians andbacking cars, but you should also predict the hazardof vehicles darting through empty parking spaces.When riding through parking lots, always scan theadjacent lanes and be prepared to make a quickstop by keeping your speed down. Also, shortenyour stopping distance by covering the front brake.

Rocky FagundesCA-2S CE

Since more and more Seniors are texting and tweeting,there appears to be a need for a STC (Senior TextingCode).

ATD: At The Doctor'sBFF: Best Friend FartedBTW: Bring The WheelchairBYOT: Bring Your Own TeethCBM: Covered By MedicareCUATSC: See You At The Senior CenterDWI: Driving While IncontinentFWB: Friend With Beta BlockersFWIW: Forgot Where I WasFYI: Found Your InsulinGGPBL: Gotta Go, Pacemaker Battery Low!GHA: Got Heartburn AgainHGBM: Had Good Bowel MovementIMHO: Is My Hearing-Aid On?LMDO: Laughing My Dentures OutLOL: Living On LipitorLWO: Lawrence Welk's OnOMMR: On My Massage ReclinerOMSG: Oh My! Sorry, Gas.ROFL... CGU: Rolling On The Floor Laughing...

And Can't Get UpSGGP: Sorry, Gotta Go PoopTTYL: Talk To You LouderWAITT: Who Am I Talking To?WTFA: Wet The Furniture AgainWTP: Where's The Prunes?WWNO: Walker Wheels Need Oil

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DD Review,

Well, this has been a fast and interesting month startingout with the Region F Convention in St. George. Californiashowed up with over 200 members, we really know how toset the standard for participation.

CA-1D held their Chapter Rally early in the month, andthough everything started out bad for Tim and the DogPound, they pulled off a great event as they always do. Greatjob guys, we know your heart was in it.

The next weekend, CA-2J of Antioch, CA held their firstRally in many years, and I must admit they still know how todo it. From all accounts their ride was well planned andsecond to none. They had too much food, and enough doorprizes for everyone to win something. While I didn’t wintheir set of tires this time, I did win a $150.00 gift card, sothat will cover the cost of a front tire when I need it.

By the time this newsletter airs, CA-2N will have hostedtheir annual event up in Sonora, and if you have ever attendedone of their Rally’s, you know it’s one of the most fun in thestate. Games & prizes & food - Oh my!!!

For all of you heading east to attend Wing Ding, we wishyou a fun safe ride. Be sure to sign up to help Region Fwelcome everyone to Ft. Wayne, it’s a great way to enjoy theevent from the inside.

One last parting thought before I let you go, there is only 2months left until the California District Convention, so don’tforget to get your hotel reservations and ConventionRegistration in soon. There are still some great dealsavailable, especially the two bedroom Condo’s. Call (800)MAMMOTH and ask for the “Village Lodge - Fall GoldwingRally”, or check out our web site at www.gwrra-ca.org fordetails.

District Director’s MessageUntil next time, “Hang on – we’re going for a ride”.

Bill & Rene JohnsonGWRRA California District Directors

www.gwrra-ca.org

New Meanings

1. AQUADEXTROUS (ak wa deks'trus) adj. Possessing theability to turn the bathtub tap on and off with your toes.

2. CARPERPETUATION (kar'pur pet u a shun) n. The act, whenvacuuming, of running over a string or a piece of lint at least adozen times, reaching over and picking it up, examining it, thenputting it back down to give the vacuum one more chance.

3. DISCONFECT (dis kon fekt') v. To sterilize the piece ofconfection (lolly) you dropped on the floor by blowing on it,assuming this will somehow 'remove' all the germs.

4. ELBONICS (el bon'iks) n. The actions of two peoplemaneuvering for one armrest in a movie theater.

5. FRUST (frust) n. The small line of debris that refuses to beswept onto the dust pan and keeps backing a person across theroom until he finally decides to give up and sweep it under therug.

6. LACTOMANGULATION (lak' to man gyu lay' shun) n.Manhandling the "open here" spout on a milk container so badlythat one has to resort to the 'illegal' side.

7. PEPPIER (peph ee ay') n. The waiter at a fancy restaurantwhose sole purpose seems to be walking around asking diners ifthey want fresh ground pepper.

8. PHONESIA (fo nee' zhuh) n. The affliction of dialing a phonenumber and forgetting whom you were calling just as theyanswer.

9. PUPKUS (pup'kus) n. The moist residue left on a window aftera dog presses its nose to it.

10. TELECRASTINATION (tel e kras tin ay' shun) n. The act ofalways letting the phone ring at least twice before you pick it up,even when you're only six inches away.

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All,

For those who missed going on last Saturday's after-chapter-ride to Carmel Valley led by Ron Green, I'll share alittle about the ride. It was good timing that Rodger provide a briefing during our meeting regarding heatexhaustion. As we headed down to Gilroy on Saturday morning it was really heating up. Ron did another excellentjob of navigating us through the twisty backroads and we avoided the heat for the most part. We stopped for lunch atthe Flat Iron in Carmel Valley around 2 pm and had a nice meal there. The Flat Iron is an eccletic bar/restaurant andthe sort of place where, if you wore your new bluejeans you just might be overdressed (attached are a few photos).Kathryn and I left the group on the ride back to buy Abalone at the Commercial Pier in Montery, but darn it, theyclosed early and again we went home empty handed. On the way back we decided to go the quick way takingHWY156 and that was a big mistake as we ended up riding in +100 degrees of unrelenting heat until we got close toSan Jose. I kept checking myself for the early signs of heat exhaustion, but I was fine, even though a bitunconfortable. Anyway, thanks to all who joined us on the outting for another nice Ride-eat-and-Ride adventure.

Cheers!!!Bill the Historian

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July 2012Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 2 3BusinessMeetingMeet atBlack BearDiner,Milpitas.6:45pm startDinner 6:00

4GWRRAWing Ding

5GWRRAWing Ding

6GWRRA WingDing

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8 9 10 11 12 13 14Chapter MeetingMeet at Hometown Buffet,212 Ranch Dr. “McCarthyRanch Shopping Center”,Milpitas.Starts promptly at 8:45 AM,Breakfast 8:00 AM.After Ride toSauselito

15 16 17 18 19 20 21CA-C Rally

22 23 24 25 26 27 28CA2S Weaverville RideMeet at Omega Rest inMilpitas. Depart 8am.

29CA2S WeavervilleRide

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August 2012Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 2 3 4CA2K rally

5 6 7BusinessMeetingMeet atBlack BearDiner,Milpitas.6:45pm startDinner 6:00

8 9 10 11CA2S ride to WeavervilleMeet & time tbd

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Patti’s corner:

Sal and I headed out on the VTX yesterday for a RTE. What’s a RTE, you might ask? Down here inAlabama, a RTE is a “Ride To Eat”. We headed off to a place in Notasulga, Alabama about 50 milesaway… Elmer’s Restaurant. Yep, you got the name right. Elmer’s is known for their hamburgers… watchout JJ’s. At Elmer’s, you can order a very large hamburger with French fries for $5.59. You can’t beatthe Alabama prices or the fresh ground meat. And, it’s one of the best hamburgers I have ever had. JJ’s,Harris Ranch can’t compete with Elmer’s in my book.

When riding here in Alabama, we have heat and we have humidity. Yesterday wasn’t bad at about 92degrees and about 70% humidity. The saying that I learned from Jim Jackson, affectionately known as“JJ” (lifetime member and ride leader of GWRRA Chapter AL-M) is “all the gear, all the time.” It doesn’tmatter how hot it gets, he still wears all his gear all the time. A true inspiration. Heat however, adjust thetime of day and the length of the ride….hence, RTE… the ride is to go somewhere for lunch. Every RTEgoes to some small locally owned restaurant and then, back through some beautiful two lane country roads.It is amazing how everyone here knows everyone – it is like one huge family, and they treat you that way.Other times of the year may involve longer rides when the weather isn’t quite as brutal.

Bill Hubbs makes a good point. It is always important to keep hydrated to avoid heat exhaustion. It isimportant to replace the fluids that your body loses through sweating. Heat exhaustion is a dangerouscondition and you must take steps to remain as cool as possible.

No matter where your ride, the summer heat is here and every precaution should be taken to take care ofyour self when riding.

Happy and safe riding this summer – that’s me at PLP!!!!Patti

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Torqmaster Exhaust pipes for Goldwing 1800I purchased and installed these pipes on my 2006 in October. Last month I had my GL 1800 triked and to my dismay the pipes nolonger fit. These pipes have less than 1000 miles of use and are in like new condition. I paid over $500 plus tax and shipping.http://www.torqmasterpipes.com/index.php?Asking $300

GL1800Trailer hitch - Vertical: paid $160 new in October.http://wingstuff.com/products/2152-vertical-gl1800-trailer-hitch?from_search=1Will sell to CA2S member for $75.

I am sell my beloved Goldwing, before posting it on Craigslist I thought I would notify your group first.

1993 Aspencade. Red. 43K. Sirius Radio. Shop ManuelAsking: $4,000

My hope is that someone in your group might enjoy it as much as I did. I would also feel better letting someone from your group testdrive than someone from Craigslist. I am getting completely out of motorcycling so everything must go.Let me know. I live locally here in Milpitas.Dennis Nixon408-499-2116

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Kuryakyn Irgo Iso Wing Highway Foot Rests. New in package but missing one foot pad. Will sell for $75.00Arai Helmet, White size small with J&M head set # HSECD2718 open face ALMOST NEW $100.00Arai Helmet, White size medium with J&M head set #HSECD584 open face $100.00J&M Head Set #HSECD 271 open face EARLIER MODEL, $40.003 Patch Cords for Honda, upper & lower cords $50.00 eachUpper Cord $25.00New GL1500 Drag Specialty/Baker Wind Wings/Smoke $15.00Call Virg Midkiff. San Jose, California. Home phone: (408) 252-7777. Cell phone: (408) 655-7630

1994 Goldwing 1500 Interstate, and matching trailer.Both in excellent condition. Pearl Atlantic Blue in color.Bike has 974xx3 miles. It's been well maintained and has numerous chrome accents.J&M CB Radio, Progressive Front Springs, Air Horn, upgraded to Compu-fire alternator,accessory switch panel, Tulsa tall windshield, trailer hitch & wiring, cruising boards.Built in intercom with passenger as well as AM/FM/Aux IN. Stock seat, driver footpegs,& passenger footboards. This bike does NOT have power reverse (just have to use your legs).Trailer is a Trail-Mate I, and painted to match the color of the bike. 500# max cargo, 15 cu feet of storage.Swivel hitch, ice chest, spare tire, lights & stand.Clear titles.Both for $5500.00email:[email protected] or call. Dan. 408.729-0548

I have quit working on cars and bikes and am ready to get rid of some nice tools and a Snap-On Box. There is a sevendrawer Roll-Away with a Five drawer Top Box with seven 4 inch wide drawers on the right side. There is a 10"X18"side cabinet that hangs on one side of the Roll-Away. There are many Snap-On, Craftsman and other tools that fill thetool box. Many dollars have been spent and good care taken of the this. I am asking $1,700.00 for everything. I do notwant to split things up so it all has to go together. A great way for someone who might be thinking of buying tools andto save a couple thousand dollars. Call me at (408) 252-7777 or (408) 655-7630. Virg

Corbin seat for Goldwing 1500. Low profile and fitted for shorter inseamdriver. Driver backrest withstorage pocket, and passenger backrest included. Good condition. Black. Garaged.$350.00/offeremail:[email protected] or call. Dan. 408.729-0548

Honda stock exhaust pipes for 2006 GL 1800, excellent shape. I removed them to put on Torquemaster pipes.The set (right/left) retails new for $1128 ($564 each) $200 for both

Jackets:BILT Summer weight sport mesh jacket with pads, Red/Black size XL tall. Retails $149…….. $50Frank Thomas XTi with pads and liner, Black size XL……. $50Flying Bikes – Oakwood black leather jacket size XL………$100REI rain suit, jacket and pants size XL … …………………. $50

Contact Sal: 408-639-0609. [email protected]

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Gold Wing Road Riders Association

Region and District Staff

Region F Directors Anita & JR Alkire [email protected] 619-741-8893Region F Educators Dave & Dee Gormley [email protected] 520-749-5653District Directors Bill & Rene Johnson [email protected] 707-429-2920District Educators Dennis & Julia Kunter [email protected] 360-929-4753

Chapter CA2S Staff Members

Chapter Directors Charlie & Debra Porzio [email protected] (408) 710-6227Assistant Chapter Directors Sal & Pattie Esposito [email protected] (408) 639-0609Chapter Educator Rocky Fagundes [email protected] (408) 504-0440Assistant Chapter Educator Roger Moraes [email protected] (408) 926-5828Ride Coordinator Ron Green [email protected] (408) 262-8180Membership CoordinatorTreasurer Douglas Loyd [email protected] (408) 259-8334News Letter Editor Danny Shewey [email protected] (408) 729-0548Ride for Kids Coordinator Douglas Loyd [email protected] (408) 259-8334Technical CoordinatorWays & Means Coordinator Les Cook [email protected] (408) 745-9777Chapter Historian Bill Hubbs [email protected] (408) 680-3250Chapter Store Coordinator Kathryn Wilkinson [email protected] (408) 368-3787Webmaster John Raser [email protected] (408) 268-0367

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OUR REGULAR MEETING PLACES

Monthly Meetings—The third Saturday of each month. The meeting starts promptly at 8:45AM, and is usually over by 10:45 AM. Hometown Buffet, 212 Ranch Dr. (408) 935-0893“McCarthy Ranch Shopping Center”, Milpitas. Business meeting, Safety Talk, 50/50 raffle,General camaraderie. Any rider of Honda Gold Wing and Valkyrie motorcycles, or anyonewho just loves to ride.

Rides going NorthEast – Omega Restaurant parking lot, 90 S. Park Victoria Dr (nearCalaveras/Park Victoria), Milpitas.

Rides North to SF - Mercado Theater Santa Clara on Hwy 101 Frontage Rd. between GreatAmerica Parkway and Lawrence Expressway. This is the meeting place for rides that take usNorth along Hwys 101 or 85 (San Francisco, Marin, Eureka).

Rides South – Four Points by Sheraton (formerly Holiday Inn) at Bernal Rd and 101 South.

Disclaimer: Please note all meetings are subject to change, both in location and times to meet.If you are interested in a ride or event and have questions, please call or email any staff membernoted in the newsletter or on the web. http://www.ca2s.org.

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Meeting Date & Time Chapter Meeting Location

1st Saturday 9:15 AMBreakfast 8:30 AM

Ca1A Greenhouse Cafe, 1169 Commerce Ctr Dr., Lancaster

3rd Saturday 9:00 AMBreakfast 8:00 AM

Ca1C Burger Time, 78365 Varner Road, Palm Desert

3rd Sunday 8:30 AMBreakfast 8:00AM

Ca1D Elks Lodge, 8108 E. Alondra Blvd., Paramount

3rd Sunday 9:00 AMBreakfast 8:00 AM

Ca1E Hometown Buffet, 10910 Foothill Blvd & Spruce Ave,Rancho Cucamonga

2nd Saturday 8:30 AMBreakfast 8:00 AM

Ca1F Broken Yolk Café, 1851 Garnet Ave., San Diego

1st Sunday 8:30 AMBreakfast 8:00 AM

Ca1I Covina Bowl, 1060 W. San Bernardino Rd., Covina

Last Saturday, 9:00 AMBreakfast 8:00 AM

Ca1K Home Town Buffet, 6705 N. Fallbrook Ave,Canoga Park


Ca1L IHOP Restaurant, 212 Madonna Rd, San Luis Obispo

2nd Sunday 9:00 AMBreakfast 8:00 AM

Ca1M Home Town Buffet, 24900 Redlands Blvd, Loma Linda


Ca1N Gramma’s Hilltop Hide-a-Way Cafe, 539 Vista Bella,Oceanside

2nd Sunday 8:00 AMBreakfast 7:30AM

Ca1Q Hof's Hut, 7005 Knott Ave., Buena Park

1st Sunday 8:00 AMBreakfast 7:00 AM

Ca1R Knowlwood Restaurant, 14952 Sand Canyon, Irvine


Ca1S Carrow’s Restaurant, 2401 Harbor Blvd, Ventura

4th Sunday 8:00 AMBreakfast 7:30 AM

Ca1V Mawell’s, 17772 Wika Rd, Apple Valley

1st Sunday 9:00 AM Ca1Y Taco Roco, 1140 North H Street, Lompoc


Ca1Z Home Town Buffet, 40390 Margarita Rd., Temecula


Ca2A Old Salles Cafe, 2082 North J Street, Tulare

3rd Sunday 8:30 AMBreakfast 8:00 AM

CaC Elks Lodge #6, 6446 Riverside Blvd., Sacramento

2nd Saturday 8:30 AMBreakfast 8:00AM

Ca2J Hometown Buffet, 2050 Diamond Blvd., Concord

4th Sunday 8:30 AMBreakfast 7:30 AM

Ca2K Jack & Linda’s Country Café , 2390 N Texas St, Fairfield


Ca2N Pine Tree Restaurant & Lounge, 19601 Hess Ave, Sonora


Ca2Q Coco’s Restaurant, 7505 Dublin Blvd, Dublin


Ca2R Sang’s Café, 131 Main St, Salinas


Ca2S Hometown Buffet, 212 Ranch Dr. “McCarthy RanchShopping Center”, Milpitas


Ca2W Yosemite Falls Café in Granite Park, 4020 N. Cedar Ave,Fresno

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