Wayne Jenkins

GWRRA #171654

Hi, I'm Wayne Jenkins, It's a pleasure to serve in the position of Chapter Director.  It is a task that I will take seriously.  I will endeavour to support GWRRA in ensuring that the Chapter BC-V members continue to enjoy all of the great benefits of belonging to such a wonderful organization.

I started my riding career in 1978 (immediately after getting my drivers license) aboard a Candy Apple Red 185cc Honda Twinstar. At the time it was the prettiest baddest Harley looking bike I'd ever laid eyes on. From then on the feeling of riding a motorcycle on a beautiful day was a siren's call for me. Unfortunately for financial reasons I had to take a 20 year hiatus from owning a bike. Not that I didn't rent, beg, or borrow from friends whenever possible. Then one day a friend at work was being sent away for six months and he needed someone to look after his 750 shadow. Would I mind riding it for the next six months he asked? DUH! So the bug was planted again. In 2002 I purchase my 84 GL1200 Aspy. And I loved it. I drove that baby for 3 years and loved every minute of it. When time came to part with it I'll always remember my passing thought as the new owner drove it away. "Damn, that's a pretty bike". Oh well, I now had my '90 1500 and was converting over to the extra length and power. It's prettier now than the pictures I have of it here and will get continuously prettier as I sneak money from the kids lunch fund into my chrome fund. One thing remains the same though and that is how much I love riding the big touring bikes from Honda. I've never regretted joining GWRRA and I look forward to many rides with many friends.