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Just got the new Torque in the mail today. The only section that I really looked at is now gone. That was the RAT Pack section. The entire magazine is only 38 pages long. There is a Customs section, but it is all only Rocket III's and none of them are really custom, just different paint. Some of the customs on this site, are definitley real customs.
Don't get me wrong, the Rocket III is an amazing bike, but I am tired of hearing about it. I don't really care that Jay Leno has one. I definitly don't care that Tom Cruise rides a Scrambler.
Soren
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There really is only one magazine I read. All others suck the big wazoo. The Horse Backstreet Choppers. Its loaded with ole school Harleys and Triumphs and it helped me with my inspiration for my bike. Torque magazine isn't even worthy of bathroom reading...jeez...even Al Bundy wouldn't take it to the can.....
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What do you want for nuthin?
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What do you want for nuthin?
Everything!!!!
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Check Pants
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It is a lightly disguished sales brochure, currently in my bathroom. I regret shelling out for the subscription. Er, no, wait, it was free. I guess you do get what you pay for.
Al
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I haven't gotten a Torque in months and really don't care. I jpined RAT but still no Torque. The only motorcycle newsletter/magazine I subscribe to is the Motorcycle Post.
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You got yours...??
I live in the same country and still haven't got mine! I'm normally filing mine away as you receive yours...
But then normally I'm just happy to look at the pictures...
Gina
03 America - Pretty stock - except the TBS wheel... 
06 America - missing, presumed in bits. With it's TBS wheel... 
09 America - It's very blue....
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USA torque is different from UK torque, and I think published here, not there... Hmmm maybe not. Adey sent me a UK one! Pretty cool, mostly the same, but different RAT section. Maybe they will all be the same now?
Benny
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Too many mods to list
Not enough miles ridden
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I would write them a letter and ask for a refund. Oh wait, we gits what we pays fur eh?  Shiny TP.  No RAT pix??? Geez, I thought this was supposed to be ALL about RAT. What's up with that? No more pictures of me? What shall I do for self indulgence now?
A word to the wise is not necessary. It is the stupid ones who need the advice.
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I am still looking for this magazine. I have re-joined twice in the last year and still have not received a copy. Does it really exist?
In Between the Dark and the Light..
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"Lighten up, Francis."
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Aw, you'd complain if it came wrapped in hundred dollar bills.  "Oh, man, GREEN AIN'T MY COLOR!!!" 
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it could be better then it is, for now it definetly is a waste of paper
Frank
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NOW-2010 silver and black tbird
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If it came wrapped in hundred dollar bills and still didnt have the RAT section, then I'd pocket the cash and still complain about the magazine Soren
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"Lighten up, Francis."
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"Lighten up, Francis."
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But of course. 
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I am still waiting for mine. It has been in the mail since November of 05. Any day now, I am sure.
I try to aggravate one person a day. Today may be your day.
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I've never received a Torque issue and I don't care either. I like The Horse. They're doing a chopper run from Barstow, CA to NC so Im trying to meet up with them next week to help out with the registration here in Barstow.
'04 Black Speedy/BUB exhaust/AI removed/UNI Filter
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Hey Tim, What are dates/destinations in NC?Might like to scope some out.Bob.
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I have to say I receive my copy promptly every time. It seems the national distributor for Triumph in Greece is "on the ball". Either that or perhaps non-English speaking countries are better served.
Bedouin.
Blessed are those eyes that have seen more roads than any man! (Homer).
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Yep! Just like a good Single Malt Scotch, you might call me "an acquired taste" TOO.(among the many OTHER things you may care to call me, of course)
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Dwight,
Just for the sake of clarification, my copy is in English! So, it isn't a country(or language)-specific edition ... just better service.
Bedouin.
Blessed are those eyes that have seen more roads than any man! (Homer).
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Someone please tell me why Torque magazine refuses to feature phots of custom Speedmasters and Americas. There are plenty of bikes onthis site to chose from.......Angelis
1200CC BIG BORE, W/WISECO PISTONS,.250 STROKED CRANK, PORTED/POLISHED HEADS AND LARGER VALVES, CUSTOM WELDED EXHUAST, DUAL 42MM MIKUNI CARBS.
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Because, even though they sell every one built, Triumph is embarassed about them.
Soren
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They sent me 2 copies this time for what ever reason if anyone wants it..........
Erwin
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HEY!!! All you nay-sayers should view page 7 of the current Torque, Chopped America with springer front end and hard tail. AND it's being made in Ronkonkoma NY! That's the next town over from me!! I think I'll go to bike nite tomorrow and see if I can spot it
Benny
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Not enough miles ridden
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Free is Free! No one says you have to sign up again.(but I bet you will!)
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No RAT pix??? Geez, I thought this was supposed to be ALL about RAT. What's up with that? No more pictures of me? What shall I do for self indulgence now?
Maybe they're moving it online vice print format in Torque?
I miss that section too. It's nice to see what's heppening with other groups. You'd think that if they were leaving it out for good there might be some mention, since it's a large section of the magazine.
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Yeah they are going online with the local pack section... There's a LOT of pack leaders who aren't happy with it, and w're also not happy with the fact that TNA (haha, TNA...T&A.. get it?) is not too forthcomming with details as to WHY the switch.
Benny
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Too many mods to list
Not enough miles ridden
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the fact that TNA (haha, TNA...T&A.. get it?) is not too forthcomming with details as to WHY the switch.
I am sure it has to do with $$$. Smaller magazine, cheaper to print and mail.
Soren
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I miss the Rat section with pictures of people I might 'know' also. I do enjoy getting anything with or about Triumphs in it....... and the price was right.
Warren
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I miss the Rat section with pictures of people I might 'know' also. I do enjoy getting anything with or about Triumphs in it....... and the price was right.
Yeah, I kept looking to see if any of you guys were in there
We all like to think of ourselves as rugged individualists. But when push comes to shove most of us are sheep who do what we are told. Worst of all, a lot of us become unpaid agents of whoever is controlling the agenda by enforcing the current dogma on the few rugged individualists who actually exist.
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I always was
Benny
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Complete Newb
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I rarely got one when I was still paying for it. Why would I expect to get a free copy now?
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