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Clubroom => General Discussion => Topic started by: Marc.com on August 18, 2010, 01:53:59 pm

Title: Classic Dirt Bike Issue 16
Post by: Marc.com on August 18, 2010, 01:53:59 pm
Probably the best one yet in my less than humble opinion.  ;D

The features include a good one on Wasp side cars for those who have trouble balancing on 2 wheels. Really interesting BSA Goldstar test, cool looking YZ 490 powered husky, Hagon frame RM125 and to give them some cred a full page advert fro VMX magazine with Super hunky endorsing it.

So much more interesting effort this time/ ;D
Title: Re: Classic Dirt Bike Issue 16
Post by: Oldbiker on August 18, 2010, 08:48:06 pm
when did that come out in OZ?
Title: Re: Classic Dirt Bike Issue 16
Post by: VMX247 on August 18, 2010, 09:05:28 pm
when did that come out in OZ?

Its all British...some newsagents have them...
not spotted them in south west WA yet  8) always on holiday or racin  ;D
Title: Re: Classic Dirt Bike Issue 16
Post by: Oldbiker on August 18, 2010, 09:22:53 pm
I have every issue..it's a great magazine
Title: Re: Classic Dirt Bike Issue 16
Post by: Marc.com on August 19, 2010, 09:42:58 am
I have every issue..it's a great magazine

But not a global magazine on the scale of VMX, but if you like keeping up with the Poms and a lot of Brit bike content then it is great.

I am a sucker for the hot rod B44s that seem to dominate pre 65.
Title: Re: Classic Dirt Bike Issue 16
Post by: firko on August 19, 2010, 10:26:29 am
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not a global magazine on the scale of VMX
We're very lucky to have three great magazines dedicated to old dirt bikes and the history behind them. With Mitch seeming to finally have his act together at Moto Retro, the slow but steady improvement of CDB* and the continuing superb quality of VMX, we now have unprecedented information at our disposal. If you add Jim Scaysbrook's great Old Bike Australia and Classic Bike and Classic Racer from the UK to the mix, the old bike collector/racer/admirer is now more than adequately looked after.

Of all of those mags I reckon VMX shines brightest, if only for the quality of it's layout and photographic detail. If you add the depth, research and accuracy of the behind the articles and the variety of feature bikes, the others have a long way to go. Having said that, each magazine has a place in the overall picture and contribute to the movement and our knowledge in their own unique way. I like 'em all but love VMX.
I was wondering why I hadn't received my copy of CDB and just realised that I've let my subscription for run out.  I'd better fix that once I finish this post.

Title: Re: Classic Dirt Bike Issue 16
Post by: Marc.com on August 19, 2010, 10:59:15 am
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not a global magazine on the scale of VMX

Of all of those mags I reckon VMX shines brightest, if only for the quality of it's layout and photographic detail. i]

I agree I mean VMX has never gone for cut rate presentation or print quality. But it is a private business owned by people who understand the key selling points of the magazine and are for example enthusiasts themselves. Plus old Bill just can't take a bad photo.

The Pommy mags Classic Racer etc, tend to be owned by printing empires and are just a part of a stable of specialist magazines from the same company, so I guess cost is a bigger issue across a group of publications. If 'Ferret Felchers Monthly' has a low circulation cost cuts are made across the whole group.
Title: Re: Classic Dirt Bike Issue 16
Post by: jerry on August 19, 2010, 12:38:46 pm
Speaking of which. When's the latest VMX due out? Jerry
Title: Re: Classic Dirt Bike Issue 16
Post by: EML on August 19, 2010, 12:51:23 pm
More important-where do I get a copy of 'Ferret Felchers monthly' haven't seen a copy for years-don't tell me it's gone out of print!!
Title: Re: Classic Dirt Bike Issue 16
Post by: Marc.com on August 19, 2010, 01:59:32 pm
More important-where do I get a copy of 'Ferret Felchers monthly' haven't seen a copy for years-don't tell me it's gone out of print!!

No I believe in a cost cutting excercise 'Ferret Felchers' will now be included in 'Banging Badgers' .... both activites can be rewarding with the use of prophalatic chain mail gloves.  ;)
Title: Re: Classic Dirt Bike Issue 16
Post by: VMX247 on August 19, 2010, 04:40:43 pm
Speaking of which. When's the latest VMX due out? Jerry

very soon I hope...maybe Santa will do the delivery..
Would like to see more Australian content/articles though.
Just not enough Classic Dirts  8)
cheers
Title: Re: Classic Dirt Bike Issue 16
Post by: jerry on August 19, 2010, 07:15:03 pm
Not so long ago I found out what Felching actually is!................I hasten to add described to me and not personally experienced. Cheers Jerry
Title: Re: Classic Dirt Bike Issue 16
Post by: AjayVMX on August 20, 2010, 08:50:14 am
Speaking of which. When's the latest VMX due out? Jerry

We're working on it...  ;D

Not actually due until Sometime in september though.  Last issue was June, remember.  ;)
Title: Re: Classic Dirt Bike Issue 16
Post by: Hoony on August 20, 2010, 09:18:30 am
Not so long ago I found out what Felching actually is!................I hasten to add described to me and not personally experienced. Cheers Jerry


ewwwwwwww


the act is bad enough but to have a name for it. i'm off to see a support group after thinking about it.  ::)

to correct Jerry Seinfeld....... there's everything wrong about it
Title: Re: Classic Dirt Bike Issue 16
Post by: firko on August 20, 2010, 09:34:47 am
It must be my suburban, catholic upbringing but I'd never heard of felching. I'm still in mild shock after looking it up on Wikipedia. I was eating vanilla yogurt at the time which may explain the half empty tub in the trash bin. ::)
Title: Re: Classic Dirt Bike Issue 16
Post by: firko on August 20, 2010, 09:43:30 am
I've been thinking. The above situation where a simple discussion over the release of CDB has now morphed into an exchange on a very, very weird sex practice is a classic example of what's so great about this forum.....you never know what's around the corner........ ;D. I know it's not what you wanted to hear Graeme but there's a strong chance that the weird irreverence that's become a part of this forums machinations may become lost in the Ning network.
Title: Re: Classic Dirt Bike Issue 16
Post by: clutchslip on August 20, 2010, 09:48:17 am
Oddly enough, it's not that easy to get hold of Classic Dirt Bike in the UK, as it's only stocked by one (the largest) newsagents chain, probably in a mistaken strategy to increase subscription sales. Unlike VMX, the Brit mag just doesn't have the quality to make you want to make sure you have every copy, but that's not to say it doesnt have some very good articles in it.

As far as VMX mag and the Oz Classic Dirt series goes, an annual special edition focusing on that one event would suit me and Im sure the many others who aren't able to get there.....
Title: Re: Classic Dirt Bike Issue 16
Post by: Marc.com on August 20, 2010, 11:08:33 am
Not so long ago I found out what Felching actually is!................I hasten to add described to me and not personally experienced. Cheers Jerry

Cmon Jerry you can be straight with us about how you spend your down time , were all adults here  ;D

Hey if you think that is bizarre Wiki 'Gerbil Felching' Firko, Gerbils are for fairies, takes a real man to felch a Ferret  ;)
Title: Re: Classic Dirt Bike Issue 16
Post by: vmx42 on August 20, 2010, 01:53:57 pm
On the subject of felching, you have to listen to the sound file at this web site. It is a genuine news report from a radio station in the US that describes a felching session gone wrong.

You will never be able to hear the word 'Armagedon' again without thinking about this. It is one of my favorite sound bites ever.

http://www.entertonement.com/clips/flzpkrzhyr--Gerbil-and-FelchingHumor-Big-Bucket-O'-Random-  [the file is called Armagedon if it doesn't appear first time]

Please do yourselves a favour and take a listen. And Firko, make sure the yogurt is in safe place before you do.

VMX42
Title: Re: Classic Dirt Bike Issue 16
Post by: jerry on August 20, 2010, 04:15:10 pm
Maybe Ji could do a sesson on"Felching for Dummies"