Since our first ChopCult Readership Survey way back in 2009, much has changed on the chopper landscape. Instagram and Facebook have shifted the balance of power in media to the hands of the people. Born Free and motorcycle events like it have changed the game by shining the spotlight on DIY builders and bootstrap capitalists, who now dominate the custom scene. Motorcycle camping and underground rides are exploding from coast to coast. In short, today's chopper scene is shapeshifting faster than even we could have imagined.
To help us stay on top of the media habits, customizing trends, motorcycle styles and new gear that matters to you most, please take a moment to anser the questions in the ChopCult Readership Survey. Doing so will give us the data we need to custom tailor this website for a perfect fit.
To sweeten the deal, our friends at
Biltwell are giving away five $100 gift cards to five lucky respondents we'll select at random January 1, 2014.
Early next year we'll publish the results of this survey so you'll know how your tastes and habits stack up with other members on the old 33.
From everyone at ChopCult, thanks for your participation and support.
sandergecko
Taco
LisaBallard
sandergecko
815GEARHEAD
CRFyou
You don't remember Bill asking everyone to take a survey a couple years ago? The results showed us everyone owns a sportster.
You can search the site and see the results for the last survey.
815GEARHEAD
AMFshovelheads
LisaBallard
Guano
Nosebleed
I'm sure that I don't understand exactly how all of this will be used and that's fine. I fully expect to see a spotlight interview with Skrillex though, now that ChopCult knows that I enjoy "DJ'ing/remixing" in my spare time. 8)
Love the 33; always have. Kinda having a "ho hum" feeling about this though.
patbrown74
TrickySmith
And, The "Classified" section is famous.
JuhaP
Helwade
For the record, I helped ChopCult editors write this 2013 readership survey, and the job of tabulating the data will probably fall on my shoulders, too. I don't own or work for ChopCult anymore, but I was happy to volunteer these services because I prefer to live my life in a state of perpetual open-mindedness, positivity and intellectual growth.
I used to be a cynical know-it-all, but my life became more interesting and fulfilling when I sought the aid and counsel of people and organizations bigger and more enlightened than myself.
To the helpful and open-minded optimists that suffered the indignity of this "corporate money grab" as one CC member curiously put it, thanks for your participation and support.
Harold "McGoo" McGruther
Ex Chop-Cult co-founder
Jinksy
Punkskalar
PittZero
meathead75
thorny
Billdozer2
http://www.chopcult.com/news/articles/the-people-h...
sandergecko
kurtse63
ironheadd79
IchibanMoto
Helwade
iraqvet03
JimmyC
WakonTonka
Arsenal
"I'm here to complain. Nothing more. Just doing my part for the scene."
LisaBallard
Here's are some of Chop Cult's victories for 2013 -
- We lost some members after the sale due to the fear of change, yet there hasn't been any. I have followed the previous owners direction because it works. The new memberships continue to grow daily.
- Seasoned advertisers stayed on with us after the sale and continue to support us today. When I use the word US I mean us as a community. The only way this site remains free for you is because of the advertisers kind support. FYI - Every magazine that you read has advertising in it and you pay between $6.00 to $9.00 for each issue.
- New advertisers continue to join our community because they believe in us.
- S&S Cycles came aboard this year and for me this one was huge. They understand you use their product and in turn support you.
- Google ads were here now they are GONE. This is a huge victory for the site. This action allows the paying advertisers to get their money's worth. We also cross promote with them through our extensive social media outlets. This small action shows we work together and appreciate their ongoing support.
- Chop Cult sponsored and supported numerous grassroots events throughout the US. For 2014 we are sponsoring Mama Tried, NOR CAL Swap , Hippy Killer Hoedown, Just Kickers, Midwest Moto Swap, Born- Free 6 and David Mann Chopperfest to name a few.
Many folks here feel as there is a disservice going on. That fact is not even close to the truth. We aren't working this hard day in and day out to screw you. We do it so you have a place to share you talents and make friends in your community.
For 2014, we already have some beautiful cross promotions in the works that will benefit you. I would be thrilled if we could get the bitching to a dull roar and start coming together as a community. The negativity takes away from progress.
Again, thank you for your time and big thanks to Biltwell for their never ending support!
Anyway - good luck. If you want a quick rewrite of the survey so that it is 75% less lame, just email me and I will rewrite it in a couple of hours (no charge to anyone).
zag
Flatheadsoup
As far a bitching, That won't ever stop. You could give some people a pail full of gold and they'd complain that it came in a tin can. Then curse you for not carrying it home for them.
Merry Christmas!
Nosebleed
The change in the Google ads has been awesome; thx for that! So many people were really bummed when we started getting banner ads for make-up and Asian brides in the first several weeks after the sale. THen, for me at least, it became local car dealerships. Man, if I were in the market for a Kia it would have been a great time to buy!!! It seems as though the ads are focused back where they should be now though and that makes it feel much more like home.
As for the survey, maybe I don't remember all of the details from 2009 and I know that a lot of the questions were similar, but this one just felt, I dunno, more commercial. I think that the BMX and skateboard stuff, while intended to likely be a little break from the commercial-centered questions and give you a laugh may have reinforced the ever-present hipster phobia around here. And that last question, I agree, seemed like it was too limited in allowing you to choose only 3 "good" companies.
Anyway, I have rambled on as I often do, but thanks for those victories for 2013 as mentioned earlier, and best of luck for 2014. We'll still be here, and if Biltwell does release a tactical vest with Kevlar lining, I'm sure that it will be awesome, and sell well, haha.
Buellbomb
Grantman
Grantman
Beefdrippings
LisaBallard
LisaBallard