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Add a beer and I like the idea. :)
Australasian Dirt Bike rules, MX,SX,offroad,enduros,mini's,hop ups, got it all.
Only reason I read Dirt Rider is free copies.
Done with Dirt Bike
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Australasian Dirt Bike rules, MX,SX,offroad,enduros,mini's,hop ups, got it all.
Only reason I read Dirt Rider is free copies.
Between My Wife. Kids, Home, fishing with my son, and Bike, I have no time to read mags. (and I love to read, especially when I eat breakfast, even a cereal carton would do in a pinch) I used to, mostly on hunting and fishing, but I liked to switch around.
I've found that more specific and localized publications had the best and most useful info, but even they got me bored after a year or so. It's the same thing over and over again.
DRN is my replacement I suppose. Real words from folks who are often in the same boat with real life experience. I can't help but compare most mags to the sub-lines on 'Just Shoot Me' They are designed to catch people. The front cover says it all. I've spent more time on this board and learned more than I ever did from all the mags combined. That's just my present situation, and it's not too bad to be honest.
Lori, you had me scared there for a minute, I thought you and Dave were selling your bikes. :)
Chief
I've found that more specific and localized publications had the best and most useful info, but even they got me bored after a year or so. It's the same thing over and over again.
DRN is my replacement I suppose. Real words from folks who are often in the same boat with real life experience. I can't help but compare most mags to the sub-lines on 'Just Shoot Me' They are designed to catch people. The front cover says it all. I've spent more time on this board and learned more than I ever did from all the mags combined. That's just my present situation, and it's not too bad to be honest.
Lori, you had me scared there for a minute, I thought you and Dave were selling your bikes. :)
Chief
Dave186, we are disapointed in these American magazines because either
A) They used to be better, or
B) Seen better magazines in other countries
Dirt Bike is my favorite, but they just have gone down hill with their expensive bolt on upgrade approach. A few years ago they did stuff like MX conversions to enduro bikes on a budget, then compared the YZ to the CR, etc. This is real world. What they are doing now is not.
There is a much better magazine for pictures called Moto Verde. It's published in Spain, and I got it in Venezuela. Best high gloss pictures, with a pull out poster every month. It was 1/4 the cost of the American magazines. Thei tests were awsome too, with torque and horsepower charts, good shootouts, etc. Great coverage of Euro bikes, and SURPRISE, the Yamahas rarely came out on top like they ALWAYS do in MXA shootouts.
Just my 2 cents.
A) They used to be better, or
B) Seen better magazines in other countries
Dirt Bike is my favorite, but they just have gone down hill with their expensive bolt on upgrade approach. A few years ago they did stuff like MX conversions to enduro bikes on a budget, then compared the YZ to the CR, etc. This is real world. What they are doing now is not.
There is a much better magazine for pictures called Moto Verde. It's published in Spain, and I got it in Venezuela. Best high gloss pictures, with a pull out poster every month. It was 1/4 the cost of the American magazines. Thei tests were awsome too, with torque and horsepower charts, good shootouts, etc. Great coverage of Euro bikes, and SURPRISE, the Yamahas rarely came out on top like they ALWAYS do in MXA shootouts.
Just my 2 cents.
- Nov 25, 1999
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That's a long list. I might have to tatoo that on my hand so I can remember that. :ugg:
1. Men eat meat(beef, chicken, fish, pork, epesially BEEF), potatoes, and cold beverages
2. Women
3. Riding/racing
Short, simple, accurate. :D I know am married but I'm not blind or dead, yet. ;)
PS, I gave up mags some time ago. Lori, you made a very articulate objection, not quite the normal rant that we read in the Flame Board.
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- Oct 13, 1999
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Whoa, sensory overload.
Show up naked, bring beer!
:)
As for magazines... I've let all my subscriptions lapse since joining DRN except for National Geographic, Time and that AMA magazine which is automatic with membership.
Originally posted by firecracker22
1. Just shower us with gifts
2. keep our KTMs in tip-top shape with all the latest bolt ons and fresh plastic/graphics
3. speak of nothing but our overwhelming beauty
4. stellar riding prowess
5. natural genius
6. Oh, and taking over all the household chores can't hurt anything either
I got 5 out of 6 so I guess I'm doin' ok
1. Just shower us with gifts
2. keep our KTMs in tip-top shape with all the latest bolt ons and fresh plastic/graphics
3. speak of nothing but our overwhelming beauty
4. stellar riding prowess
5. natural genius
6. Oh, and taking over all the household chores can't hurt anything either
I got 5 out of 6 so I guess I'm doin' ok
LoriKTM
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Hence the subtitle "The Magazine" under the post! ;) When we first bought our ATV, we brought it down to the club grounds for a work day. Told everyone we had sold our bikes for 4-wheelers. Funny thing was, a couple people believed us! :eek:
I guess I just don't relate to what Dirt Bike is selling anymore. I get much more enjoyment out of my DRN fix. (And I don't have to wait 30 days for a new fix! ;) )
I like your list of things to keep women happy, FC! But you see, our list has different items on it. If you were to ask a guy the same thing, they would reply:
1. Sex
2. Sex
3. Sex
4. Sex
5. Some beer
6. More sex
See? Our lists don't match. That is why men and women will never understand each other! :confused:
- Aug 2, 2000
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I gotta edit your list just a little, Lori ;)
You haven't seen my wallet :eek:
That's because it's more complicated then the Tax code :scream: Who would have time to read it, let alone remember all the loop holes. Just cut the bull and tell us what you want/need :confused:
Lori, You need to add #7, No indepth analysis of life, relationship, or money during our favorite show :) .
LoriKTM
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YES! That's what I'm talking about! How many different ways can you hop up a WR426/WR250, and write an article about it? Sheesh. Just for fun, Dave and I will go through and add up the cost of all the hop up parts that they list. Comes out to $2500 to $3000 every single time.
When was the last time anyone wrote an article on hop-ups for a KDX, or a KTM for that matter? (2-stroke). What about the venerable XR400, which they all went ga-ga over when it first came out? The silence is deafening. You would think these bikes didn't even exist anymore, judging by the coverage (or lack thereof) that they get. As far as I know, people are still buying aftermarket parts for these bikes, too. :think: