new retro mag

[81xsproject]

One thing I plan on writing about is that it isn't just boomers obsessed with these old bikes. Some of us more youthful folks have good taste, too.

[lakecountrydave]

I just sent my e-mail

Editor-In-Chief: Mitch Boehm

e-mail: mitch.boehm@sourceinterlink.com
Work phone: (323)782-2587

[81xsproject]

Did I miss anything?

I sent my email tonight. I tried to keep it short, but it was too hard.

I am so very excited to see this magazine on store shelves. As soon as I heard about it, I rode down, picked one up, and read it cover to cover. I loved it! I did have a problem with one thing, though. It is not just old men and boomers that love these old machines. I just turned 30 and have an Yamaha XS1100 (my true love), 2 early 70's CB500's, and a '77 KZ1000. It isn't just me. There are a lot of younger guys out there that are obsessed with the older machines. Sure, we weren't around to see them on show room floors, but that is the most beautiful part. The feeling I got the first time I dropped the hammer on my XS Eleven was the same great feeling that a boomer got 30 years ago on his first ride on an Eleven. These old machines are unique, beautiful, simple to work on, affordable, and fun as hell to ride. What is not to love?

And a side note:
I would really like to see the XS11 get some modern coverage in your great mag. This year we celebrated its 30th anniversary. It was the first stock bike to break into the 11 seconds for the quarter, very dependable, and aurguably one of the best all around (sport, touring, cruiser, etc.) bikes ever made. The short production really cut it off at the knees (especially with Yamaha being one of the worst companies for parts support). However, in that sense, ebay has totally changed the world of classic bike restoration.
Owner support is stronger than ever, though. Having been on MANY boards, I can honestly say that the folks at the www.xs11.com forum are the best anywhere. i have had members mail me discontinued parts at the drop of a hat and not even worry about shipping, let alone money for the part. The last thing I would like to suggest is a piece on Bob Jones. This man dedicated his life to the XS11 and was the Owner of Merriam Cycle (www.merriamcycle.com) and the author of "XS Eleven Heaven." His custom bikes were beautiful, one of a kind, works of art. Check out the site. He recently passed on of heart attack. No one lived and loved old bikes like he did and he will be missed.

I would be more than happy to provide more info, or point in the direction any info on the above.

Thank you very much for your time,
Jessie Cahill