How did GWRRA get started?
The Gold Wing Road Riders Association (GWRRA) is an international association for Gold Wing and Valkyrie
motorcycle riders, co-riders and associate members. GWRRA is a social/fraternal organization created for the pleasure, recreation,
safety, exchange of information, coordination of common motorcycle efforts, promotion of camaraderie and friendship of its Members,
without political or religious affiliations.
GWRRA was started June 4, 1977, by seven people with a common interest of riding Gold
Wing motorcycles. They wanted to establish an association that would allow freedom from regulatory membership, yet still provide benefits
superior to those available from other, more ordinary, motorcycle groups.
Now, over 30 years later, the Association continues to grow
and flourish. Today there are over 75,000 Members spread across the
The Association is built on four simple
ideals. One is to "promote safety" so we can continue to enjoy our hobby of riding. The second is to "promote friendship" among all
the biking public. The third is to "promote the positive image of the motorcycle rider" to continue to strive to overcome the negative
image many non-motorcyclists attach to folks like us. The fourth ideal is to "promote fun." After all, life is too short not to enjoy,
and the one common thread that runs through this Association is the FUN factor!
Are there different types of Membership?
Member: The following are currently the only two recognized types of membership within GWRRA
(see Officer’s Guidebook, available from your Chapter Director, for more details):
· Full Member: The person who owns a Gold Wing or Valkyrie motorcycle and pays the annual membership fee, either individual or family.
· Associate Member: Recognizes participants who may not own or ride a motorcycle,
or own or ride a motorcycle other than a Gold Wing or Valkyrie. This program is for people who cannot otherwise qualify for a "Full"
membership.
What are some of my benefits as a member of GWRRA?
The benefits of membership are many. Member benefits include a subscription to Wing
World, one of the finest Gold Wing/Valkyrie magazines in the world! A second benefit, the annual "Gold Book" Service Directory, has
thousands of names of fellow Members offering services that range from roadside assistance to lodging. Members also receive an attractive
gold-plated GWRRA pin, embossed plastic membership card, logo patch, and distinctive logo decals. Other benefits that many of our
Members take advantage of are:
The above are all material benefits. Many of the Members feel
the greatest benefit of belonging is the camaraderie and friendship
