How Much is Too Much?

[Delmarksman]

Originally Posted by humpbackbob

I would prefer to read more on the older bikes than the modern custom builds. At least the average guy can afford to rebuild something older,if not neccessarily classic. The $50K+ "choppers" etc have little or no real life attraction for Joe Biker.

I was going to say, I'd rather read about an early original than some over customized whiz bang super bike. They are nice too but, I'd rather...

BTW,
Thanks for asking, love the magazine.

[DesertSpeed]

I have zero interest in trailer queens. If you ever happen to bee in Phoenix on a Saturday night with nothing to do, have someone take you out to the Pavillions. Everything is supposed to be driven or ridden in.
That being said, probably 15% historic in each issue. There are those that like the show bikes. They are nice to look at. I'd rather see "daily riders" that are well done. My bike is nothing special. I ride everyday. My wife gets to climb on at least twice a week.
I like reading about interesting rides. One of my great sorrows is that I didn't take the V-rod up the Coronado Trail before I left Arizona. I took my SR500 up "the trail" years ago. The old Thumper even climbed Mt. Graham. I never had the opportunity to get the V-rod over there. I'm sure we'll join the masses on Deal's Gap next spring. More for the comraderie than the 11 mile jaunt.
Bikers aren't bikers just to look at pretty paint and bike that are unrideable. We are bikers to ride! I'm not saying turn in to the Conde Nast of the bike world. I need more than tech tips on Soft Tails and pretty pictures of something I will never own to keep my interest.

[texan321]

Originally Posted by humpbackbob

I would prefer to read more on the older bikes than the modern custom builds. At least the average guy can afford to rebuild something older,if not neccessarily classic. The $50K+ "choppers" etc have little or no real life attraction for Joe Biker.

I totally agree with the above statement.