Moto Retro Illustrated magazine asks...

[mitchell184]

Hey everyone

Just wanted to say hi and (hopefully) generate some contacts for an XS11 story I'd like to do in a future issue of Moto Retro Illustrated, my new vintage magazine.

Not sure how many of you saw or heard about Motorcyclist Retro, the magazine I edited for a big publisher last year. We did three issues before the pub pulled the plug due to economic reasons (their own, not the magazine's). Each issue of Retro sold 20,000 plus last year, which is why I've taken my concept private and am publishing a very similar magazine called Moto Retro Illustrated.

To give you an idea of the sort of stuff we're covering, issue one features Eddie Lawson on the cover with his personal ELR. Basically we're covering streetbikes, dirtbikes and minis of the late 60s, 70s and early 80s. Other stories include Honda's CB750 on Route 66, Wes Cooley and his Yosh GS1000S Superbike, a piece on American Honda's 50th anniversary in the US, Yamaha's first monoshock motocrosser, a piece on Tom White's vintage motocross museum, a piece on Darryl Bassani, Hodaka's Super Rat, Jeff Ward and a lot more. Issue one is at the printer now, and I hope some of you will check it out.

I'm doing some research on the XS11, and figured I'd be able to make some solid contacts here re: tech and history.

Anyway, just wanted to touch base. Feel free to get me here or at my email: mcretro@cox.net.

Thanks!

Mitch

Mitch Boehm
Editor and Publisher
Moto Retro Illustrated
www.motoretroillustrated.com
310.849.1845

[jjwaller]

Welcome Mitch:

I've been wondering what happened to the Mag.
Should have had a new issue out by now.
Reading it since the beginning.
I'll definitely subscribe to it.

Good Luck
John

[Bigfoot]

You definitely came to the right place to find information about tne xs1100 and the fanatics who worship them. Welcome to the site and good luck with the magazine.

[DenyP]

Welcome Mitch! I am looking forward to reading your publication. There is a great deal of profound knowledge here regarding the XS1100. Check out the Bob Jones article found under XS1100 INFO/articles. I am sure there are a great many here who would love to contribute to your write up.

Thanx

Deny

[yamahansolo]

awesome mag!!! i have been waiting for a 11 write up.

bo jones is the man he made some wonderful bikes you really should check out his book and photos.

[psycoreefer]

I got all the issues of Motorcyclist retro as well, looking forward to the new magazine. I hope issues will still be available digitally, thats how I was buying the other, its easier to sneak in a little reading at work if its on the screen.....

[81xsproject]

This is the place, Mitch. I don't know if you remember, but I sent you an email about the eleven, its history and this site. We are a strong and faithful group here. I miss reading MR from cover to cover and can't wait for the new mag.

[randy]

Is this the Mitch Boehm of Motorcyclist? Welcome! We don't see much written in magazine industry about the XS. You have, as others wrote, come to the mecca of all things XS and many of us will go out of our way to help spread the word about these fine machines. You got your Wingnuts and your Hognuts, but the XSives are a breed apart. Using these antique machines as everyday riders gives new meaning to the term "one per center". As in only one percent would be wacky enough to even attempt it, not to mention some of the guys here have done some wild things like chain drives, bobbers, big bores and turbos. Take a few days to browse the site, I'm sure you'll find everything you need.

And I'm sure I speak for most of us when I say we wish you success with the new mag.

[xs11lover]

Hello, Yes I too have had a few of your mags, I enjoy it alot. I've always wondered why the xs never gets a piece of the action. XS11.com may be accountable for a good part of your sales!

[DJinNH]

Mitchell, if you want photos of the XS1100's, both Standards and the Special, plus some sweet XJ's, these folks in here should have plenty. I'm often awed at how many of these owners have their bikes looking like they just came out of the crate.

XS11lover's bobber is simply amazing if you want to see a Special turned bobber. I've seen other outstanding bobbers in here as well.

Then you can always show the bikes from Europe, Australia, etc. I've noticed how they've got a unique look to them.

Stripped down or fully dressed, stock or customized, these folks have it all.

Good luck with your mag.

Don

[Yahman]

Welcome to the community Mitch. I couldn't get enough of Motorcyclist Retro and I can't wait to see your new publication.

Larry

[HobbyMan]

Can't wait! This will finally help explain to my buddies how awesome these bikes really are.

[foreda]

Story

If you want a story, read some of the stories here of people helping others in times of need. Check out Sailor's Plea and Attempting to get the Silverback mobile again... Not only is this site dedicated to the XS11, it is also about dedicated and caring people. Hope you have a tissue or two handy.

[wingnut]

Hey Randy I resemble that Wingnut remark!

[xs11lover]

XS11lover's bobber is simply amazing if you want to see a Special turned bobber. I've seen other outstanding bobbers in here as well.

Thanks DJ, now I feel bad for ripping your Raider. My Bobber's nothing special or amazing, it just has Ole's beautiful paint work.
Don, maybe you should do a story on one of Pat Olson's bikes.
Ole is the "real deal". I think he is doing three xs's at one time these days.