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2007 Sound RIDER! Rally Week in the Gorge Silent Auction items

At this year's rally there will be two silent auctions.  Saturday night for the SBNW/STNW crowd and Tuesday night for the Dualsport and Maxi Scoot crowd.  These two silent auctions will help raise money for our Skamania County Kids Explorer Fund which provides the needed money to get local kids out exploring and learning about the Scenic Columbia River Gorge area.  Here's a sneak preview at what's being offered and where the opening bids will begin.

Select the rally you're attending:  Sportbike Northwest, Sport Touring Northwest, Dualsport Northwest or Maxi Scoot Northwest

RX-7 Corsair Helmet by Arai It's your head - why settle for anything but the best to protect it? This is Arai's top of the line helmet. It uses Arai's EPS liner and their latest and most advanced shell construction. It has diffuser ventilation, to pull the hot air out of the helmet instead of trying to jam cool air in. The tool-less shield removal system and fully removable Dry-Cool liner make your life easier. Opening Bid: $475  MSRP: $725 Sponsored by: Cycle Works

TZ-1 Jacket by Alpinestars This leather jacket is made with the sport rider in mind. It has CE certified armor, 1.2-1.4mm full grain leather, and a 360 degree zipper so that you can take it to the track with confidence (with a pair of appropriate riding pants, of course). The pre-curved sleeves ensure comfort in the riding position, and there is a removable quilted vest for when the air gets a bit cooler. Opening Bid: $225  MSRP: $350 Sponsored by: Factory Motorsports

Track pants by Alpinestars These leather riding pants fit perfectly with Alpinestars' leather riding jackets, with a full circumference zipper as required by most racing organizations. They have 1.2-1.4mm full-grain leather, GP protectors for the knees and tibia, and a higher rear back panel to protect the lower back. Calf adjustment, a mesh liner, and ergonomically postioned stretch Kevlar panels make sure they'll be a comfortable fit. Opening Bid: $250  MSRP: $380 Sponsored by: Factory Motorsports

Vertigo Boots by Sidi Sidi is known for making some of the safest boots, and the Vertigo carries that on. This racing style boot has an air ventilation system to keep your feet cool, and are armored like tanks. The nylon toe sliders are interchangeable, and as a matter of fact, every part of the boot can be replaced, making these a safe long-term investment. Opening Bid: $180  MSRP: $275 Sponsored by: Cycle Barn

GP Plus Gloves by Alpinestars These great looking gloves were developed with their own professional Moto GP and WSB racers, This latest design incorporates years of work by Alpinestars Research & Development department to offer a supremely high performance glove. They come in Black, Red, Blue and Gray & are sized S - 3XL. Opening Bid: $80  MSRP: $160 Sponsored by: Cycle Barn

Aero-Delta IV Tailpack System by Ventura For some rides, a tankbag just won't carry it all. When you need more storage, a 35 litre tailbag like this one is a good solution. With the easily installed rack system, taking the bag on and off the bike is a breeze. It can also be zipped to another bag for even more space - for instance, with the Aero-Spada IV you'd have 80 litres to work with! Opening Bid: $200  MSRP: $300 Sponsored by: Cycle Venture

Track day by PSSR A track day is the ultimate rush - a chance to truly focus on your machine and the pavement, without all the limitations and concerns of riding on the street. No deer, gravel, cars randomly turning left, or stern policemen writing tickets! Pacific Super Sport Riders runs track days at both Pacific Raceways near Kent, and Portland International Raceway, so you can choose the location that is most convenient for you. Opening Bid: $140  MSRP: $190 Sponsored by: Pacific Super Sport Riders

UltraSport 5-way Adjustable Rear Shock by Works Performance Suspension Suspension is a critical aspect of your bike's handling and comfort. A properly sprung and valved shock will give better absorption of bumps and better traction in corners. Adjustability lets you dial-in the shock to the way you ride, whether it is carving twisties or commuting. Opening Bid: $230  MSRP: $350 Sponsored by: TBD

C5 Sport Series Levers by ASV Inventions ASV Introduces a new line of Unbreakable levers specifically designed for street bikes. The last set of levers you will ever need for your Sport Bike! Unbreakable, on-the fly micro-adjustable reach, CNC machined, 6061 billet aluminum, 5-year guarantee, made in USA. Opening Bid: $95  MSRP: $250 Sponsored by: ASV Inventions

Scala Rider TeamSet Blue Tooth Intercom System by Cardo Wireless The new scala-rider™ TeamSet ™ Bluetooth headset is a great solution to a real need: Now motorcyclists too can benefit from wireless handsfree communication without compromising security or comfort, thus opening a whole new realm for cellular use. The scala-rider™ TeamSet™ is a truly innovative, unique and immensely feature rich tool, providing safe and convenient cellular communication for motorcycle riders. Opening Bid: $140  MSRP: $280 Sponsored by: Cardo Systems

CL-350 Tank Bag by Nelson-Rigg This expandable, magnetic tank bag has all the great features. It holds 17.2 liters, can convert to a backpack, and also has easily accessible side pockets, and a detachable map pocket. It includes a waterproof cover. Opening Bid: $50  MSRP: $90 Sponsored by: Nelson-Rigg

Ventura Bike Stand by Cycle Venture The Venture Bike Stand comes with mounting holes so you can bolt it wherever you need it - whether that's the floor of the garage or the trailer. It makes one-person bike loading and unloading simple and secure, by cradling the front wheel past the pivot point of the stand. Storing, cleaning, and working on bikes becomes easier when they stand upright all on their own. Opening Bid: $130  MSRP: $200 Sponsored by: Cycle Venture

Storm-ST Tire Set by Avon The Storm-ST replaces the Azaro-ST, building on the predecessor's talents. It employs "Reactive Footprint" technology to increase footprint with lean angle, giving high grip in the corners while increasing longevity in a straight line. A "Super-Rich Silica" rubber compound gives superb wet road grip, and "Inverted Front Grooves" on the front tire resist stepped-wear and cupping, to ensure a smooth ride for the life of the tire. Opening Bid: $170  MSRP: $345 Sponsored by: Avon

Suzuki Yoshimura Repli-Race Suit by Joe Rocket This is a “one-item only”; a brand-new one-piece Suzuki Yoshimura Replica Suit. It's made from 1.3 to 1.6mm natural uncorrected leather, it has C.E. rated protectors in shoulders, knees and elbows; removable spine pad with pocket for optional C.E. spine protector; Free-air™ perforated ventilation system; Full Flex™ windproof stretch panels on sleeves, legs, and crotch; Molded shoulder vents; Beveled knee sliders with ceramic compound. Size 44. Waist 34. Chest 44-45. Sleeve 33. Inseam 29. App. Height 5’6”- 6’. App. Weight 145-160. No Size or Color Substitutions. Opening Bid: $450  MSRP: $900 Sponsored by: Sound RIDER!

Recon 45 Saddle Bags by Rapid Transit Designed with the sport rider in mind these bags feature 25 liters of storage, Wind/Water resistant 1000 denier nylon construction , Scratchguard rubberized contact fabric , 4 hook and loop adjuster straps, Quad-adjust mounting system, Heat and water resistant bottom and reflective piping. Opening Bid: $45  MSRP: $90 Sponsored by: Seattle Cycle Center

Recon 77 Saddle Bags by Rapid Transit Need more cargo space? Designed with the sport rider in mind these bags feature 150 liters of storage, Wind/Water resistant 1000 denier nylon construction , Scratchguard rubberized contact fabric , 4 hook and loop adjuster straps, Quad-adjust mounting system, Heat and water resistant bottom and reflective piping. Opening Bid: $75  MSRP: $150 Sponsored by:

Please note:
a) all items under the Sportbike Northwest category can be bid on by Sport Touring Northwest attendees as well and visa versa.
b) all items under the Dualsport Northwest category can be bid on by Maxi Scoot Northwest attendees as well and visa versa.

Items and opening bids are subject to change.

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