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GUIDE TO SPORT TOURING IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST

Whether you're visiting or live here, the Pacific Northwest is the cat's meow when it comes to sport touring. READ THE FEATURE


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Upcoming SR! Events ... Register for one or two TODAY!

  • CAFE TO CAFE GRAND TOUR - The 4th annual Cafe to Cafe Grand Tour begins April 1st and runs through September 30th. This year we've added special food discounts along the way. Registration IS OPEN!


  • ROAD TRIP 2012 - This year's Sound RIDER! Road Trip tour takes riders along less travelled roads throughout Washington State to some fantastic places. Mark your calendar for June 26-29. GET THE DETAILS - REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN.


  • RALLY IN THE GORGE 2012 - Registration is open for this year's 10th Anniversary event. If you ride a sport bike, dual sport, sport tourer or maxi scooter, you'll want to join in on this great event. August 1-5 

    • SPORTBIKE NORTHWEST - Nick Ienatsch, Mike Sullivan and access to The Maryhill Loops Road lead a stunning list of highlights for this year's event.

    • SPORT TOURING NORTHWEST - David Hough, Women in Sport Touring and our always Fun Run make this a rally you will not want to miss.

    • DUALSPORT NORTHWEST - Five days, four nights and TOO MUCH FUN in the Cascades Range is why this event is part of the AMA National Dual Sport series.

    • MAXI SCOOT NORTHWEST - All day riding, plenty of great roads and scenery will get you enjoying your maxi scoot like never before. 


  • SASQUATCH DUALSPORT ADVENTURE TOUR - If you're a dual sport or adventure enthusiast living in or near the Northwest, you've no doubt heard about this fantastic annual five day tour. For 2012 we're doing the best of Idaho, so don't miss it. Dates are August 20-24. Registration IS OPEN!



regular monthly columns...

  • MONTHLY MOTORCYCLE MARKETPLACE
    A great place for great deals! Get in here. Find out about new products, upcoming events and more. Fresh info monthly. Our featured product this month includes the new Arai XD4 helmet and Cycle Case luggage. Check it out!

  • TIPS & TRICKS
    An ongoing column of tips and tricks you can use. Share one of yours, and if we use it we'll slip you a nice gift.

  • NORTHWEST MOTO BLOTTER
    Grab a cup of coffee and read the blotter we designed just for riders in the Northwest. Thinking of doing something crazy? Find out what happens to those who do.

  • NEWSBYTES
    Eagle Leather opening in Auburn, helmet donation to ESC, Hinshaw's adds Kawasaki and more.

  • CALENDAR
    Poker Runs, Rally's, Swap Meets and more - Find out all about it in the SR! Calendar!


Say what? You missed it last month? Read it now...


Now in the Sound RIDER! StorePM Chain Spray Shield

  • NEW! CHAIN SPRAY SHIELD - Quit gunking up your tires and swing arm and lube your chain without all the mess. Easy to use and just $13.
  • NEW! HOT PINK ROKS! - Test your manliness by letting your feminine side run wild with these can't-miss ROK Straps. Now available in HOT PINK!
  • NEW! SHIFTING GEARS AT 50 - The primer for new and returning riders.

  • $19 USED BIKE ADS ARE BACK! - Tired of messing with free classifieds sites that leave your listing in the dust in ten minutes? The place to sell your bike is at Sound RIDER! where your bike will always be visible based on the year, make, model and typethe way classified ads should be! And this month, you'll save $10 when you list your bike in Sound RIDER! Need some extra cash? Sell your bike through us TODAY!

  • NEW! Sound RIDER! ZIP E-Zs - Find your gear and zip it easier and faster with these innovative reflective zipper pulls.

  • BASE LAYERS - Slip out of your clammy, hot cotton and ride cool with our selection of the latest base layers. The freedom to move, the freedom to feel good.

  • READY FOR YOUR NEXT FLAT? - Be ready for your next flat tire with our exclusive tire repair kit and top-grade inflation tools.

  • NORTHWEST TOUR GUIDES - We've got unique travel books that provide a wealth of paved and dual sport routes throughout the Northwest, as well as directories for accommodations, restaurants and things to see and do. Explore the Northwest like you never could before.

  • RIDE WELL - Explore our great selection of motorcycle skills-related books.



Pre-Owned & Hot Deal Motorcycles

Ever heard "This ad will expire 7 days after it was created"? Well, not on Sound RIDER!. Your $29 $19 ad stays up until it sells and you don't need to do a thing until it does!!!

  • BUYERS - Are you interested in buying a used motorcycle?
    Choose from more than 500, all located here in Puget Sound.
  • SELLERS - Selling a used bike? Your ad runs until it sells and costs only  $29 $19. Sound RIDER! ads work and are inexpensive, which is why more and more people are placing their ads with us every day!
  • HOT DEAL BIKES - With a number of dealers overstocked on new non-current inventory, it's your chance to get a great deal on a new bike! Check out the Hot Deal Bikes section now! CLICK HERE

Sound RIDER! Calendar
Loaded with event information for the Northwest.

Dealer Directory
Need to find a local dealer in the Northwest? Ours is the most complete listing anywhere.

Services Directory
The Sound RIDER! Services Directory will lead you to all the best painters, custom seat makers, fabricators, powder coaters, biker-themed restaurants, rental shops and motorcycle legal services in the Northwest.

Clubs & Orgs
There are hundreds of motorcycle clubs and organizations for you to join. Sort them by state or riding style.

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