Topic: What are your favorite motorcycle mags? (Read 3906 times)

110tHunDer · « **on:** August 23, 2005, 11:52:51 PM »

I've been a subscriber to American Iron for close to 4 years now. It doesn't seem like it's as good a read as it used to be (too many customs and not enough tech or touring-related articles for me) so I'm looking to replace it with something else.

What are some of your favorites and why?

Twolanerider · « **Reply #1 on:** August 24, 2005, 02:11:44 AM »

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I've been a subscriber to American Iron for close to 4 years now.

BLM777 · « **Reply #2 on:** August 24, 2005, 04:18:51 AM »

Easyrider...a very enjoyable magazine even if you don't read the articles! [smiley=bigok.gif]

CVOandChop · « **Reply #3 on:** August 24, 2005, 06:11:12 AM »

I have enjoyed Hot Bike & Street Chopper, especially since Randall Ball, took over the helm. Unfortunately, he is stepping down again.

Last Hot Bike had a review of new Street Glide...the Cobalt Blue looks awesome in the pics.

I agree that American Iron seems to be getting bigger by the issue, but has less content also.

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110tHunDer · « **Reply #4 on:** August 24, 2005, 07:01:55 AM »

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Last Hot Bike had a review of new Street Glide...the Cobalt Blue looks awesome in the pics.

I saw that one. It also had a great article on the Wheels Through Time museum.

naitram · « **Reply #5 on:** August 24, 2005, 08:07:05 AM »

easy rider
american rider ( good tech tips and ride reports )
hog tails
enthusiast

displacing air · « **Reply #6 on:** August 24, 2005, 09:14:12 AM »

Motorcycle Escape...It helps you pick and plan trips or just enjoy the stories of bike trips for those times you cant ride.

American Rider...good all around magizine for average rider. If you dont like the magazine that has a 100k bike ,that wont get rid much, every three pages...you will probably like this one.

displacing air · « **Reply #7 on:** August 24, 2005, 09:16:33 AM »

Oh Yeah...do like hot bike too...real good read.

JCZ · « **Reply #8 on:** August 24, 2005, 10:15:39 AM »

AMERICAN RIDER......is by far my favorite. I subscribe to quite a few. AR is the only magazine where when I write to the editor via email.......I get a reply every time and it's from Buzz, the editor.

He's gone on to give this web site blanket authorization to quote or reprint here, any of their articles as long as we give them the credit for the article.

When I first got my SEEG (100 years ago, now) I wrote to AR and to four other magazines asking for some exhaust comparisons and performance tech articles on the 103" motor. Well, it seems that AR is the only magazine that even read my letter. They printed several articles or tech tips now and the exhaust comparrison. So, that is the magazine for me......they are responsive to our needs as daily riders.

Laker · « **Reply #9 on:** August 24, 2005, 10:17:07 AM »

This Motorcycle Escape magazine sounds like my kind of reading. Anyone got a link so I can subscribe? I did a Google search but don't think I found the right place. [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif]

05yellowse · « **Reply #10 on:** August 24, 2005, 10:31:46 AM »

http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/escape/

See if this works. I am not that good at this computer geeking stuff. [smiley=confused5.gif]

Laker · « **Reply #11 on:** August 24, 2005, 11:05:43 AM »

I found that one as well but didn't know if Motorcyclist was the same magazine as Motorcycle Escape. Are they one in the same??

Twolanerider · « **Reply #12 on:** August 24, 2005, 11:07:06 AM »

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I found that one as well but didn't know if Motorcyclist was the same magazine as Motorcycle Escape. Are they one in the same??

No, not the same magazine. But from the same publisher.

hd2003-se2005 · « **Reply #13 on:** August 24, 2005, 11:29:20 AM »

I like Motorcyclist

They have a lot of performance articles.

Plus I have a subscription to 2012.

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110tHunDer · « **Reply #14 on:** August 24, 2005, 11:40:17 AM »

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I like Motorcyclist

They have a lot of performance articles.

Maybe on Jap bikes but not much on Harleys. [smiley=nixweiss.gif]

hd2003-se2005 · « **Reply #15 on:** August 24, 2005, 12:23:21 PM »

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Maybe on Jap bikes but not much on Harleys. [smiley=nixweiss.gif]

Brian

Lots on Harleys
Besides you can't know your competition if all you read about is Harleys.
I have always thought the Jap bikes have only made the Harley's better!

In fact the first time I ever saw slash up mufflers they were in a magazine on a Honda Shadow!

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HUBBARD · « **Reply #16 on:** August 24, 2005, 01:52:12 PM »

Yeah, 'er 'uh, 103tHunDer,
Hub subs to "Easyrider", "In The Wind", & "Biker". Good reads for me. Bein' from the "Old School" and all! Later--HUBBARD

Loose_Goose · « **Reply #17 on:** August 24, 2005, 07:47:09 PM »

I subscribe to Cycleworld.

Road_Glider · « **Reply #18 on:** August 24, 2005, 07:50:31 PM »

Ride Texas, a great magazine about riding in of course the lone star state. I also get American Rider.

skyglide · « **Reply #19 on:** August 24, 2005, 11:33:40 PM »

American rider & Easyrider

OTIS · « **Reply #20 on:** August 24, 2005, 11:37:19 PM »

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Brian

Lots on Harleys
Besides you can't know your competition if all you read about is Harleys.
I have always thought the Jap bikes have only made the Harley's better!

In fact the first time I ever saw slash up mufflers they were in a magazine on a Honda Shadow!

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That settled that.

OTIS [smiley=laugh.gif]

MAVERICK · « **Reply #21 on:** August 25, 2005, 04:43:08 AM »

[smiley=banana.gif] [smiley=jalapeno.gif] [smiley=banana.gif] [smiley=jalapeno.gif]I always have been a visual effects kinda guy! Easy Riders for pictures, American Iron, Hot Bike, Hot Rod Bike,Road Rider, Motorcycle Crusier,Ride Texas, V-Twin,Street Chopper,Cycle World,Motorcyclist to name just a few.

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the O`Fender · « **Reply #22 on:** August 25, 2005, 03:23:25 PM »

HD Shop Manuals or "The Bible by Harley Davidson" [smiley=pumpkin.gif]
and Hustler of course

hd-dude · « **Reply #23 on:** August 25, 2005, 03:37:01 PM »

Thunderpress, [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif]Its free, good tech articles, product reviews ect.

110tHunDer · « **Reply #24 on:** August 25, 2005, 09:58:54 PM »

Thanks for the ideas, everyone. Keep 'em coming. Winter's getting closer and it takes a month or so to get a new subscription going. [smiley=beerchug.gif]

LETS_ROLL · « **Reply #25 on:** August 25, 2005, 10:48:48 PM »

Thundrepress and American Iron and I agree that AI it's getting kinda dull. Easyriders and the rest for the pics. Let's Roll

110tHunDer · « **Reply #26 on:** August 25, 2005, 11:01:50 PM »

A couple of you guys have mentioned Thunder Press. I've heard good things about that one before, but somewhere I got the impression that it is somehow a kind of a regional (west coast) publication. Is it at all specific to that area of the country in any way?

hd-dude · « **Reply #27 on:** August 26, 2005, 10:08:14 AM »

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A couple of you guys have mentioned Thunder Press.

JCZ · « **Reply #28 on:** August 26, 2005, 11:26:37 AM »

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A couple of you guys have mentioned Thunder Press.

HUBBARD · « **Reply #29 on:** August 26, 2005, 12:11:56 PM »

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Brian

Lots on Harleys
[bgcolor=Yellow]Besides you can't know your competition if all you read about is Harleys.[/bgcolor]
I have always thought the Jap bikes have only made the Harley's better!

In fact the first time I ever saw slash up mufflers they were in a magazine on a Honda Shadow!

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Yeah, 'er 'uh, hd2003,
One of the Greatest Coaches (Basketball) of our time was John Wooden, IMO. One of his assistant Coaches invited Coach Wooden to observe the competition with him, to identify their strenghts, and weaknesses. Coach Wooden said, "No. Don't care what the competition is doing. If I prepare these Boys to Win with the best equipment, best training, best attitude, and their best performance every time they play, the Scoreboard will always be in our favor at the end of the Game." That was John Wooden. Then, there's everybody else. Hell, Chip, we ARE the Competition! There endeth the lesson. Later--HUBBARD

Road_Glider · « **Reply #30 on:** August 26, 2005, 12:27:20 PM »

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HD Shop Manuals or "The Bible by Harley Davidson" [smiley=pumpkin.gif]
[bgcolor=Red]and Hustler of course[/bgcolor]

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ccr · « **Reply #31 on:** September 08, 2005, 03:09:42 PM »

Motorcycle Consumer News.

Hog Tales, and the Enthusiast

Jerry/MD · « **Reply #32 on:** July 17, 2011, 09:14:10 AM »

OK...which one's do you read...and why?

I discovered Roadrunner through a friend at work. Gonna give it a 1 year test drive.

Fireguy · « **Reply #33 on:** July 17, 2011, 09:58:59 AM »

Baggers

ultrafxr · « **Reply #34 on:** July 17, 2011, 10:22:13 AM »

None. This site is way more informative (and entertaining) than any mag.

RedDevil · « **Reply #35 on:** July 17, 2011, 10:31:04 AM »

I have both Hot Bike Baggers and American Iron Baggers. Both are pretty good rags, but could use less advertising.

td119 · « **Reply #36 on:** July 17, 2011, 10:43:59 AM »

I second the Hot Bagger and American Iron, but did pickup a copy of roadrunner and they have some very interesting articles on touring and some bike trips

2k · « **Reply #37 on:** July 17, 2011, 11:55:02 AM »

Was American Iron.......now H.B. Baggers. Easyriders when I need to be reminded what a slut looks like.

dayne66 · « **Reply #38 on:** July 17, 2011, 01:28:48 PM »

I pick up Thunder Press any chance I get.....the best part about it is that it is a couple inches longer than a standard mag, so, if I forget to turn the fan on before I sit down, I can use the Thunder Press to 'extend ' my reach over a standard mag..

sadunbar · « **Reply #39 on:** July 17, 2011, 01:38:01 PM »

Cycle World... They have some semblance of journalism....

JCZ · « **Reply #40 on:** July 17, 2011, 01:42:09 PM »

Duplicate threads. Being merged per rules for posting....one thread per topic.

Here's another thread that's kind of related..... http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?topic=11148.0

guppytrash · « **Reply #41 on:** July 17, 2011, 02:11:21 PM »

American Iron Baggers
Hot Bike Baggers

cvobiker · « **Reply #42 on:** July 17, 2011, 02:27:58 PM »

EASYRIDER

they have some good articles going

Banana man · « **Reply #43 on:** July 17, 2011, 06:37:13 PM »

Baggers and American Baggers.

1sharprdkg · « **Reply #44 on:** July 17, 2011, 07:57:52 PM »

Quote from: RedDevil on July 17, 2011, 10:31:04 AM

I have both Hot Bike Baggers and American Iron Baggers. Both are pretty good rags, but could use less advertising.

Was reading those two but started seeming like same articles and pics with a little different copy and heading. Been reading Roadrunner for a while and like it pretty good.

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