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Old Dec 26, 2009 | 08:39 AM
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Having bought my first H-D this year, I'm interested in a magazine devoted more to the brand. I currently subscibe to Rider, Cycle World and Motorcyclist but these are more all encompassing magazines. Is AI a decent rag ? I know I'm not used to a 1 yr/ $24 subscription rate ...
 
Old Dec 26, 2009 | 08:43 AM
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yea its a good mag> also i get american bagger, hot bike bagger i get these two as subscribtion . i buy the AIM at the store when i am out of reading stuff. i get about 5 mags each month so in the summmer i am good in the winter is when i buy AIM
 
Old Dec 26, 2009 | 08:46 AM
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Yep, it's my favorite bike magazine.
 
Old Dec 26, 2009 | 08:49 AM
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Great rag, I really enjoy it.
 
Old Dec 26, 2009 | 08:58 AM
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I also just came across Hot Bike. Looks more technical re: builds, performance. Opinions ? Thanks for your input.... Troop
 
Old Dec 26, 2009 | 09:00 AM
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Ha I know I'm not used to a 1 yr/ $24 subscription rate ...
You can get it for half that price going through a Bing promotion (well, you get 50% cashback in 60 days, making it half price)....
 
Old Dec 26, 2009 | 09:06 AM
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My opinion is that the Horse is better, although I do subscribe to AI.
 
Old Dec 26, 2009 | 09:11 AM
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AI is the only one I subscribe to.
 
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Yup, I subscribe to it. Has some good tech tips every issue. The wife bought me one to American Rider as well, but you have to tolerate articles on the 'other' bikes as well as HD. (They're pretty high on the Victory's).
 
Old Dec 26, 2009 | 09:19 AM
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American Iron and Hot Bike Baggers is what I am subscribed to. Both are great rags.
 



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