Speaking of articles???

markpenn1 · 06-02-2011, 01:39 PM

I've never much of a magazine subscriber; but have been flirting with the idea of getting a motorcycle rag that isn't partial/by-ass to make/models or $$ advertisers. What is the consensus of you folks on the best to get??

**Top Cat** · 06-02-2011, 01:44 PM

Motorcycle Consumer News & RoadBike are a couple of my favorites.

AlabamaNomadRider · 06-02-2011, 02:32 PM

I enjoy Motorcycle Cruiser.

carolinakid1 · 06-02-2011, 03:08 PM

+ 1 for TC recommendations.

ponch · 06-02-2011, 03:48 PM

I find Roadbike a little thin on substance atitmes. MC is good, especially since Mark Zimmerman got there. MCN is very good too. No advertising, which is a plus. I also get BMW MOA's ON magazine. It's as good as anything out there even though it's brand specific and it's included with the membership dues, which is $40 a year. It's worth it just for the mag alone. One mag I won't buy is Motorcyclist. Since Catterson took over, it's become sportbike world and greenie world. Don't give a crap about electric bikes. Cycle World is good. Kevin Cameron is worth the price alone.

cactusjack · 06-02-2011, 03:50 PM

I subscribe to Motorcycle Cruiser, Roadbike, Hot Bike Baggers, Rider, American Bagger and V-Twin.

I'm not going to renew Rider because they are geared too much toward the adventure biker for my taste. I like looking at big custom v-twins. If I wanted to look at beemers and the like, I'd cruise the gay bars in Scottsdale.

Motorcycle Cruiser and RoadBike are the most generic, the others are pretty Harley-oriented.

ponch · 06-02-2011, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by cactusjack

I subscribe to Motorcycle Cruiser, Roadbike, Hot Bike Baggers, Rider, American Bagger and V-Twin.

I'm not going to renew Rider because they are geared too much toward the adventure biker for my taste. I like looking at big custom v-twins. If I wanted to look at beemers and the like, I'd cruise the gay bars in Scottsdale.

Motorcycle Cruiser and RoadBike are the most generic, the others are pretty Harley-oriented.

May be you should cruise. You'd get to ride a different kind of bike.

cactusjack · 06-02-2011, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by cactusjack

I subscribe to Motorcycle Cruiser, Roadbike, Hot Bike Baggers, Rider, American Bagger and V-Twin.

I'm not going to renew Rider because they are geared too much toward the adventure biker for my taste. I like looking at big custom v-twins. If I wanted to look at beemers and the like, I'd cruise the gay bars in Scottsdale.

Motorcycle Cruiser and RoadBike are the most generic, the others are pretty Harley-oriented.

May be you should cruise. You'd get to ride a different kind of bike.

Oh...you caught that?

Just kidding, big guy!

ponch · 06-02-2011, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by cactusjack

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Originally Posted by ponch

May be you should cruise. You'd get to ride a different kind of bike.

Oh...you caught that?

Just kidding, big guy!

I know...But you meet the nicest people at such clubs. Just ask BD.

**trip** · 06-02-2011, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by ponch

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Originally Posted by cactusjack

Oh...you caught that?

Just kidding, big guy!

I know...But you meet the nicest people at such clubs. Just ask BD.

ridemslow · 06-02-2011, 05:16 PM

Mercy sakes alive...What next?

**glwilson** · 06-02-2011, 05:54 PM

What was the original question of this thread??

Oh yeah... motorcycle magazines....

I like motorcycle calendars; like the one I saw today in the shop when inspecting the work being done on my bike at the dealer.

It was a BIG calendar picture... not sure what motorcycle was in the picture though.

ponch · 06-02-2011, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by ridemslow

Mercy sakes alive...What next?

A rendition by the village people?

Loafer · 06-02-2011, 07:32 PM

Cycle World has been on the table here for about 25 years. I've tried Cruiser, Sport Bikes, Rider, V-Twin, Motorcycle Baggers, Motorcyclists, Motorcycle News and Performance Bikes. I think there were one or two more but don't remember the names. I think Cycle World is a good read.

ponch · 06-02-2011, 07:39 PM

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Cycle World has been on the table here for about 25 years. I've tried Cruiser, Sport Bikes, Rider, V-Twin, Motorcycle Baggers, Motorcyclists, Motorcycle News and Performance Bikes. I think there were one or two more but don't remember the names. I think Cycle World is a good read.

Peter Egan and Kevin Cameron are great. Steve Anderson is a very good writer too.

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ponch Sr. Contributor Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Way East Valley Posts: 12,015	Speaking of articles??? I find Roadbike a little thin on substance atitmes. MC is good, especially since Mark Zimmerman got there. MCN is very good too. No advertising, which is a plus. I also get BMW MOA's ON magazine. It's as good as anything out there even though it's brand specific and it's included with the membership dues, which is $40 a year. It's worth it just for the mag alone. One mag I won't buy is Motorcyclist. Since Catterson took over, it's become sportbike world and greenie world. Don't give a crap about electric bikes. Cycle World is good. Kevin Cameron is worth the price alone. __________________ Ponch VBA 0019 VROC 8109-R BMWMOA 162849 BMWRA 41335 BMW: When you care enough to ride the very best. My Motorrad Blog My Motorrad YouTube 2009 BMW R1200RT Previous bikes:2007 Nomad \| 2001 Vulcan 800 Classic \| 1984 GPz750 \| 1978 KZ1000A2 Rallies: Custer '09\|Prairie Du Chien '10\|Crescent City '11 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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