Author Topic: Motorcyclist Retro magazine (Read 10440 times)

HawaiiMike · « **on:** September 19, 2008, 01:27:37 PM »

Did they quit publishing? I saw an issue at the bookstore months ago. Went back to the same bookstore and looked for a newer issue and customer service said they don't carry the magazine.

ken736cc · « **Reply #1 on:** September 19, 2008, 02:38:33 PM »

The staff of the magazine paid us a visit here at Orient Express when the magazine first came out. I believe this will be published quarterly, unless it really takes off. When your first issue features the SOHC 750, where can you go from there?

gpdesign · « **Reply #2 on:** September 19, 2008, 03:43:56 PM »

I just saw an ad in the latest Motorcyclist saying they are going to go bi-monthly (I think) and offer subscriptions. The second newstand issue should be out around now according to the last issue?

Ecosse · « **Reply #3 on:** September 19, 2008, 06:33:48 PM »

I just picked up the second issue yesterday.

RRRToolSolutions · « **Reply #4 on:** September 19, 2008, 08:24:10 PM »

Mitch, the author and publisher is a member over on the Kawasaki Triples board. The 2nd issue is out and they are going into full subscription for 2009. Enough people stepped-up and said yes - so we get our own US version of a classics motorcycle magazine. Please go out and buy it and help support the start-up company. He is on his own and will be doing most of the articles.

I liked what he said about the magazine - it is 70% editorial and 30% ads. Most are 50/50 or worse -He is really trying hard to give us good value and cover our interest. I'll be picking up a few copies for myself and friends, plus will be a subscriber for sure.

If you haven't read the first one, it is a very good read with some awesome photos.

Regards,
Gordon

coyotecowboy · « **Reply #5 on:** September 20, 2008, 01:36:57 PM »

Hot Damn!!! Thats good news. Now I'll have something to read along with Classic Bike.

MRieck · « **Reply #6 on:** September 20, 2008, 08:46:24 PM »

Quote from: Ilbikes on September 19, 2008, 08:24:10 PM

Mitch, the author and publisher is a member over on the Kawasaki Triples board. The 2nd issue is out and they are going into full subscription for 2009. Enough people stepped-up and said yes - so we get our own US version of a classics motorcycle magazine. Please go out and buy it and help support the start-up company. He is on his own and will be doing most of the articles.

I liked what he said about the magazine - it is 70% editorial and 30% ads. Most are 50/50 or worse -He is really trying hard to give us good value and cover our interest. I'll be picking up a few copies for myself and friends, plus will be a subscriber for sure.

If you haven't read the first one, it is a very good read with some awesome photos.

Regards,
Gordon

Gordon
I feel very strongly that these folks should interview you and get some photos of your bikes. You represent the essence of what we believe in regarding these classics. It would be great to see your fleet with a great story line in the pages of this mag. Boy....I could take those guys on a tour......not all mine like you but......I know some guys.

Mike

jbailey · « **Reply #7 on:** September 20, 2008, 08:57:17 PM »

I think it was a brilliant marketing move to not have subscriptions for the first year. I would sign up in a second, but rarely buy magazines at the store.

tank410 · « **Reply #8 on:** September 20, 2008, 09:20:06 PM »

Where can I get a copy?

Ecosse · « **Reply #9 on:** September 20, 2008, 10:34:25 PM »

Quote from: tank410 on September 20, 2008, 09:20:06 PM

Where can I get a copy?

Got mine at Barnes and Noble. I don't know if that's a nation wide operation though.

05c50 · « **Reply #10 on:** September 21, 2008, 06:01:47 AM »

I had a hard time finding the first issue a couple months ago, but just found the second one at our local grocery store (Giant Eagle). The second issue is better then the first!! Great stuff!

.......Paul

bill440cars · « **Reply #11 on:** September 21, 2008, 08:27:23 AM »

Quote from: tank410 on September 20, 2008, 09:20:06 PM

Where can I get a copy?

Hey tank, I bought mine at Books A Million. Not sure where else, maybe Hastings has it too. Worth a shot.

Take care, Bill

bill440cars · « **Reply #12 on:** September 21, 2008, 08:33:45 AM »

Quote from: MRieck on September 20, 2008, 08:46:24 PM

Quote from: Ilbikes on September 19, 2008, 08:24:10 PM
Mitch, the author and publisher is a member over on the Kawasaki Triples board. The 2nd issue is out and they are going into full subscription for 2009. Enough people stepped-up and said yes - so we get our own US version of a classics motorcycle magazine. Please go out and buy it and help support the start-up company. He is on his own and will be doing most of the articles.

I liked what he said about the magazine - it is 70% editorial and 30% ads. Most are 50/50 or worse -He is really trying hard to give us good value and cover our interest. I'll be picking up a few copies for myself and friends, plus will be a subscriber for sure.

If you haven't read the first one, it is a very good read with some awesome photos.

Regards,
Gordon

Gordon
I feel very strongly that these folks should interview you and get some photos of your bikes. You represent the essence of what we believe in regarding these classics. It would be great to see your fleet with a great story line in the pages of this mag. Boy....I could take those guys on a tour......not all mine like you but......I know some guys.
Mike

I'm with Mike on this, Gordon DOES have quite a fleet of great bikes that ALL have HIS touch on them! Great to have him AND Mike (with his skills and knowledge) in our midst.

We DO have quite a group of folks here don't we!

fastbroshi · « **Reply #13 on:** September 21, 2008, 08:36:37 AM »

Gordon, I second Bill's notion of getting some of your bikes in there. An article on your Black Bomber alone would get him A LOT of readers.

bill440cars · « **Reply #14 on:** September 21, 2008, 08:56:22 AM »

Quote from: fastbroshi on September 21, 2008, 08:36:37 AM

Gordon, I second Bill's notion of getting some of your bikes in there. An article on your Black Bomber alone would get him A LOT of readers.

fastbroshi, I appreciate your second, but Mike (MRieck) brought it up and I can't take credit for having the idea. It sure would be nice to see Gordon and his bikes in there though.

Take care, Bill

Leemata · « **Reply #15 on:** September 21, 2008, 06:19:04 PM »

Digital copies can be purchased at Zinio.com.

754 · « **Reply #16 on:** September 21, 2008, 06:28:10 PM »

Digital copies.. what the hell is this world coming too??

Do you staple it together & sit in the bike room and read it??
Is it because you cant find it, or?

RRRToolSolutions · « **Reply #17 on:** September 21, 2008, 06:45:38 PM »

I agree - let's all buy the paper version. I think Mitch and his start-up will benefit more. I have enjoyed his editing for many years as part of Motorcyclist.

Mike, Bill, thanks for the complements. I collect and restore these old pieces because they were such a big part of my life 30+ years ago and I flat enjoy them. He's on the West Coast and it is not practical for him to make his way here for photography. Maybe when I get my 1974 Water Buffalo done, he'd be interested in comparing examples of the Kawasaki and Suzuki 3 cylinder, 2-strokes side by side. and I'll throw in the Bomber history to boot. Too bad I don't have a 1973/74 TX750 Yamaha and then my K4 is too strong for a fair comparison - else a "battle of the Japanese 45's" would be possible.

Regards,
Gordon

DarkRider · « **Reply #18 on:** September 21, 2008, 07:16:37 PM »

I would def keep buying issues when i can find them..i have done some running around here to see if i can locate one..I got my first issue from Mike due to the same thing.

Raul CB750K1 · « **Reply #19 on:** September 22, 2008, 02:06:17 AM »

Quote from: jbailey on September 20, 2008, 08:57:17 PM

I think it was a brilliant marketing move to not have subscriptions for the first year. I would sign up in a second, but rarely buy magazines at the store.

Probably it is not a marketing move, but simple common sense not to offer subscriptions until they know the potential market. Once they know the sales figure, they will know whether the magazine will go on or halt.

I guess it is good for you in the US to have your "local" classic bike magazine, but I swear for "classic motorcycle mechanics". The perfect blend between classic bikes and technical stuff, with many rebuild articles spread along a full year or more.

Leemata · « **Reply #20 on:** September 22, 2008, 06:38:06 AM »

Whoa 754! It was just a suggestion as an alternative to buying the hard copy. Cool?

nedtheviking · « **Reply #21 on:** September 23, 2008, 10:35:43 AM »

Does anyone know where i can get a copy of the 1st issue? are they selling back issues? I looked at it and thought i should buy it but didn't. Then it was gone from the store the next time i went there. Thanks. Ned.

Ecosse · « **Reply #22 on:** September 23, 2008, 10:48:51 AM »

Try this for issue one. I've not ordered from them so no first hand experience.

http://www.primediabackissues.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=PB&Product_Code=MTCRET08SP&Category_Code=MTC

MJB · « **Reply #23 on:** October 02, 2008, 01:35:27 AM »

Hi ya'll

Just a quick note to say that issue 2 is on newsstands now (list below) and at a variety of dealers across the country. Issue two features the '73 Z1 and Elsinore 250, along with features on Malcolm Smith, the Primm MX Collection, a huge Roger DeCoster poster, and a whole host of '70s-era bikes and culture.

Issue three will be out in December. And we'll be offering subscriptions for '09 on our soon-to-be-up website, www.motorcyclistretro.com. We'll be bi-monthly (6x/yr) in '09, and if all goes well, monthly in 2010.

Issue three will feature Yamaha's RD350, Honda's XR75 and Dream 305, Penton's 40th Anniversary, Jim Pomeroy's most famous cross-up, and a host of vintage stuff.

Thanks for all the support so far...you guys have been key players in our early success, and I'd like to say thanks.

Get hold of me at mcretro@cox.net if you can.

Best,

Mitch Boehm
Editor
Motorcyclist Retro

MJB · « **Reply #24 on:** October 02, 2008, 02:00:28 AM »

Sorry, forgot to include the list of outlets.

-Mitch

Barnes and Nobles
Borders
Books A Million
Hastings Books
Walden Books
Safeway
7 Eleven
Kroger
Meijer
Publix
Fred Meyer
H E Butt
Macs Convenience Stores
Stater Brothers
Raleys

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