***HONDA DIRECTLINE PARTS FICHE FOR ALL GOLDWINGS...***CLICK HERE
~~MOTORCYCLE SAFETY~~
~~SOME FIRST AID ESSENTIALS BY OUR RIDER ED TEAM~~
Small fore extinguisher
GWRRA GOLD BOOK
Good flashlight
Belly pak worn in front for easy access to first aid supplies
Little flashlight with hat bill attachment
Strobe light for people directing traffic
Safety glasses
Rubber gloves
Military or dive light sticks
Eye wash--sterile only & unused
Space blanket
hand Sanitizer
Sting ease for bug & other insect bites
Benedryl capsules for allergic reactions
Warm & cold paks
Band aids
Compresses
Double sided tape
Sam sprint (conforms to ones arm or leg)
One way breather for resuscitation
Various ointments, creams disinfectants
**PICTURES OF THE WELD BEING REWORKED ON A NEW GOLDWING AT HONDA DIRECTLINE IN FLORIDA. THIS IS A PDF FILE AND IT WILL BE 1.64MGS IN SIZE.**WELD JPEGS
DECIPHERING 1800 VIN'S
Example: 1HFSC474*3A212345
country of origin:___ 1 _____ = USA
mfg ID: __________ HF ____ = Honda
model ID: _______ SC474 __ = GL1800A (non-ABS=SC470)
check digit: ______ * _____ = checksum of other digits
model year: ______ 3 _____ = 2003
assembly plant: ___ A _____ = Marysville, OH
#years produced: _ 2 _____ = 3rd year (starts at 0)
sequence number:_ 12345 __ = 12345th '03 ABS bike
Note that the last 5 digits of the VIN are assigned independently
for ABS (model SC474) and non-ABS (model SC470) bikes.
If you ride a motorycle, remember to heed the rules of the road before you head out on the highway. A responsible ride chooses to be safe. This includes wearing the appropriate protective gear, knowing your skill level and riding accordingly. One strategy is to see, which stands for search, evaluate and execute. The motorcycle safety foundation offers training courses for new and experienced riders. to learn more or to find a training course, call 800-446-9227 or visit http://www.msf-usa.org
Facts & Figures on Railroad Crossings
At 30mph a 150-car freight train has a stopping distance of 3500 feet (2/3 mile).
At 50mph a 150-car train has a stopping distance of 8000 feet(1 1/2 mile).