Issue 40 is out

[hotdog1975]

I got mine in Rockhampton today Darcy

I,m in Gladstone & still hav'nt seen mine..today maybe.

[TT]

I've had mine for a bit, but only today got the time to sit down and actually read it.................. 

What an amazing collection of cool old dirt bikes!!!!

Beta's, CCM's, Noguchi etc etc An even some stuff on Hannah. 

Don't tell the guys I said so, but it's one of my favourite issues to date. 

[AjayVMX]

Thanks Tony and Merry Christmas! 

[motomaniac]

I've had mine for a bit, but only today got the time to sit down and actually read it.................. 

What an amazing collection of cool old dirt bikes!!!!

Beta's, CCM's, Noguchi etc etc An even some stuff on Hannah. 

Don't tell the guys I said so, but it's one of my favourite issues to date. 

Yer Me too , its starts and eends with two bitchin pics.John Banks and Bob Hannah and its full on every page inbetween. Hunkies VMX files is spot on too.


also the Victor Arbekov story is awesome , he's probably the hardest of all WorldChamps to get history and pics of . Great Stuff Guys!

[Marc.com]

Don't tell the guys I said so, but it's one of my favourite issues to date. 

Mine too, this issue is just packed with the good stuff.

[Davey Crocket]

10 outer 10 boy's, just keep em coming : . Looking forward to catching up with you guys at CD7. dont forget your riding gear this time!!!, merry christmas, John.

[David Lahey]

My VMX arrived (Gladstone, Queensland) on Christmas eve and yes it certainly is a great issue.
Very interesting stories and the photos of Mick Andrews and that TLR Hi Boy Honda in the UK are fabulous.
I'm wondering if what they are seeing over there (people wanting to buy ready-to-ride Twinshock bikes instead of repairing/restoring themselves) will happen here.

[Nathan S]

FUF, I reckon there's a market here for 'turn key' bikes, but only a small one.

And agreed on Issue #40: Great articles, esp the Noguchi.

[firko]

 Bill Brown in the UK and Eric Cook in the USA are selling ready to ride 490 Maicos and Gerry Lisi is selling already assembled Triumph 650 Metisse 'Steve McQueen Replicas'.  I also believe you can buy a brand new CCM replica from Mark Cook and ready to race Cheney B44s from Simon Cheney. These are extremely expensive, high end bikes that are priced out of the financial reach of most VMX racers and collectors. If there is someone with the readies to be able to afford a new repro/replica, the import costs are of little concern. I know of only one Bill Brown 490 Maico and none of the pre 65 tackle being imported at all. That would tell me that there'd be little call for that kind of thing here purely on a financial basis.

Replicating ready to go trials bikes like those shown in VMX #40 for the extremely slim Aussie market would be financial suicide. Very few are restoring trials bikes in comparison to motocross or enduro tackle so I'd envision a lack of interest on top of the financial barrier.

[VMX247]

Did the pilgrimage south east & return of 1000km to have Christmas with mum and dad. 
Spotted VMX #3 number plates heading the opposite direction too   

With the VMX mag tucked safely in the front passage door.We where set for the driver to  keep his eye lids open for a while longer,with me reading out loud the VMX Japan ACTS:Samurai Spirit and South African VMX articles.
It was real refreshing to read about other countries new beginnings into the VMX fold and learning of the structure/class of bikes that are available to them.
Great reading,and didn't even get the old car sickness while flicking the pages 
Great to see VMX preservation worldwide 

Love the odd stories like the Mettco thrown in for good measure 
thanks for the add AJ 
Happy VMXing  2010

[Marc.com]

These are extremely expensive, high end bikes that are priced out of the financial reach of most VMX racers

yeah at 30K plus for the Ricky and CCM I would say they are pricey regardless of who signed them.

with the 74 CCM would be nice to see a more affordable option.