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The Sound RIDER! ARCHIVE

Sound Rider! was first published in July of 1999.  Since then we've been archiving all our stories so you can access them at any time.  Stories are in order by issue date newest to oldest.

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The 10 Most Important Modifications You Can Make Part 2, Creating A Better Bike – One Step At A Time
More tips on how to make your bike fit you better.  Patrick Thomas  Winter 2010

  Tips


The 10 Most Important Modifications You Can Make Part 1, Creating A Better Bike – One Step At A Time
Bike ergonomics and you - part 1  Patrick Thomas  Winter 2010

  Tips


Buying Motorcycle Tires on the Internet Is it really such a sweet deal?
Buying tires online may end up costing you more money - than buying them from a local shop.  Patrick Thomas  Winter 2010

  Tips


The Explorers Arsenal The Navigational Tools of the Adventuresome Rider
From atlases to mapping software, we discuss all the options  Patrick Thomas  Winter 2009

  Tips


Rally Ready - Part 1 Readying the bike
Getting your bike ready to go to a rally.  Patrick Thomas  Winter 2008

  Tips


Tire Sense: Pre Flat Considerations And preparations
What you should and shouldn't do with your tires.  Patrick Thomas  Summer 2008

  Tips


10 Hot Weather Riding Myths - BUSTED They really aren't true.
We dispell the myths and provide the real facts on how to stay cool on a hot day's ride.  Sparky Morningwood  Spring 2009

  Tips


12 tips to taking that first ride …of the year on your vintage bike
Prepare yourself when pulling out that vintage bike for the first time this year!  Tom Mehren  Spring 2008

  Tips


12 Tips for keeping your cool on a hot ride You don't have to let the sun get to you.
Patrick gives his recommendation on how to keep cool on a hot day.  Patrick Thomas  Spring 2008

  Tips


Rally Ready: Part 2 Gearing up; you and your bike
What gear you should consider getting or replacing before going to a rally.  Patrick Thomas  Spring 2008

  Tips


Reading the Road How well can you read the road
Many variables factor in when considering how well you can read the road at any particular time. Learn how a veteran Puget Sound Motorcycle Safety instructor reads each piece of road.  Bret Tkacs  2007

  Tips


Navigating Forest Service Roads Planning ahead for the ride
Riding Forest Service roads can sometimes be a gamble, learn how to optimize your chances here.  Patrick Thomas  2007

  Tips


Mountain Pass Mentality …of the Interstate kind
Find out what Snoqualmie, Lookout, Siskiyou, and Deadman pass all have in common and learn how adjust your mindset to make it through these tedious twisties.  Tom Mehren  2007

  Tips


Motorcycle Camping: Myths and Realities Technology has reshaped the way we camp
10 myths and realitys about motorcycle camping to help you start saving money for that new bike you've always wanted.  Tom Mehren  2007

  Tips


Moto Computing Traveling on two wheels and staying in touch
What to bring, what to leave home and still stay connected on the road.  Patrick Thomas  2007

  Tips


Buying a Used Motorcycle: Part 3 Taking the test ride, making the deal
The final installment in this 3 part series.  Patrick Duff  2007

  Tips


Motorcycle Suspension Basics Suspension Basics: Part 1
Learn the basics of how to properly set up your bikes suspension.  Sean Coker  2007

  Tips


Sprint PCS Nightmare Should you switch cellphone providers sooner than later?
   TM  2006

  Tips


Waxing a Motorcycle Learn to wax your motorcycle with the latest tools and liquids
      2006

  Tips


Motorcycle Tire Repair Are you ready for your next blowout?
   David L. Hough  2006

  Tips


Ultimate GPS Routing Creating quality GPS files for your next ride.
   PT  2006

  Tips


Washing a motorcycle Learn how to properly wash your motorcycle
   PT  2006

  Tips


Motorcycle Warmth 10 Way to stay warm on your motorcycle this winter
   PT  2006

  Tips


Creative Routing determining alternative routes can be a lot of fun.
   PT  2006

  Tips


How to organize your Motorcycle Luggage Keeping it all straight for the ride.
   PT  2006

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