Motorcycle Consumer News article index for 1999

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ALTERNATIVE PROPULSION

2000 Toyota Tundra, October 1999
Whizzer Motorbike, November 1999
Suzuki Quadmaster, December 1999

BOOK REVIEW

The Adventure Motorbiking Handbook, January 1999
The Victory Motorcycle, January 1999
The Perfect Vehicle (What It Is About Motorcycles), January 1999
Racer's Encyclopedia of Metals, Fibers & Materials, January 1999
Classic Motorcycle Encyclopedias, January 1999
The Racing Motorcycle, A Technical Guide for Constructors, January 1999
Harley-Davidson Collectibles, March 1999
Pictorial History of Japanese Motorcycles, March 1999
Indian Motorcycles, March 1999
Deadman's Throttle, March 1999
Planet Racers: Book One, Life Cycle-Book Two, Off Season March 1999
Mick Walker's Italian Racing Motorcycles, August 1999
Alaskan Aberration, August 1999
Motorcycle Touring Through Baja, August 1999
Honda Motorcycle Identification Guide 1959-1998, August 1999
Motorcycle Touring and Travel, August 1999
Moron's Guide to Buying a Motorbike, August 1999
Motorcycle Secrets Revealed, September 1999
Classic Motorcycles, September 1999
Four-Stroke Performance Tuning, September 1999
Sportbiking: "The Real World', October 1999
"Wild Bill" Gelbke, October 1999
Original Honda CB750: The Restorer's Guide to K and F Series 750 SOHC Models, 1969-78, October 1999
Extreme Twisties, December 1999
Motorcycle Handbook, December 1999
Motorcycle Vagabonding in Japan, December 1999

BUYER'S GUIDE

Kawasaki ZX- 11, May 1999

CAMPING

Packing Up, January 1999

CONSTANT VELOCITY Editorial Comment by Lee Parks

Every Issue

CONSUMER REPORT

Motorcycle Mailing Lists, March 1999
Buying a Used Bike, May 1999
Organized Motorcycle Tours, June 1999
Shopping the Cyberslab, August 1999
A Guide to Motorcycle Rentals, September 1999
Aftermarket Hell, October 1999

CONTACT PATCH

Editorial Comment by Fred Rau, Every Issue

DOWNTIME FILES

Answers to technical questions by the teaching staff of the American Motorcycle Institute, Every Issue

FIRST IMPRESSION

1999 Yamaha YZF-R6, January 1999
1999 Yamaha Road Star, February 1999
1999 Suzuki SV650, March 1999
1999 BMW K120OLT, March 1999
1999 Triumph Tiger, April 1999
1999 Polaris Victory V92C, May 1999
1999 Excelsior-Henderson Super X Model HCX, May 1999
1999 Kawasaki Drifter, May 1999
1999 Suzuki GSX130OR Hayabusa, May 1999
1999 Kawasaki ZRXI 100, August 1999
2000 Harley-Davidson Softails, September 1999
2000 Victory V92SC SportCruiser, October 1999
2000 Laverda. 750s, December 1999

GUEST EDITORIAL

Who Pays the Price?, August 1999

HOW-TO

Sport-Towing, Part 1: Pickup Trucks, January 1999
BMW Oilhead. Boxer Level 2 Servicing, January 1999
Touring With Kids ... Air You Guys Nuts?, January 1999
Guerrilla E-mail, February 1999
Brake Rebuilding, February 1999
Sport-Towing, Part 2: Trailers, February 1999
Carb Synchronization, July 1999
Getting Your Bike Repainted, August 1999
Taking Great Bike Photos, September 1999
The Devil's in the Details, October 1999
The Perfect Motorcycle Garage, November 1999
STI 100 Alternator Upgrade, November 1999
Harley Clutch Upgrade, December 1999

INDUSTRY REPORT

The Mass Merchandisers and Consolidators are Coming!, July 1999
Hot & Cold Cruisers, July 1999
Recalls, August 1999
Cult Cycle Collectibles, November 1999
The Industry and the Numbers, December 1999

INNOVATION OF THE MONTH

Nite Ize (for Mini Maghte), January 1999
Craftsman Flexible Magnetic Pick-Up Tool, February 1999
At-A-Glance Safety Tire Valve Gauge, March 1999
AirMAN Pump, April 1999
Add-Awn, May 1999
Cycle Duster, June 1999
SRC Fork Brace, July 1999
Highland Adjustable Triple-Strength Stretch Cords, August 1999
Blue Point Mina Vac, September 1999
Demon Performance Preload Adjusters, October 1999
Ramp Master #M12038, November 1999
SecureStart Instant Engine Starter,. December 1999

LETTERS

Every Issue

LONG-TERM TEST

Suzuki Intruder VL1500 LC, January 1999
1997 BMW RI WORT, February 1999

M/C BULLETINS

Late-Breaking News, Every Issue

MINI-TEST

1999 Triumph Speed Triple, February 1999
1999 Honda CBRI 100XX, April 1999
1999 Honda VT600CD Shadow VLX, May 1999
1999 Triumph Daytona 955i, July 1999
1999 Honda Magna, July 1999
2000 BMW RI 150GS, September 1999
1999 Ducati 900 Monster City, September 1999
1999 Moto Guzzi VI IEV, September 1999
1999 Suzuki GZ250, September 1999
2000 XL1200S Sportster Sport, October 1999

MENTAL MOTORCYCLING

Over Correction, Part 1, January 1999
Over Correction, Part 2, February 1999
Just Say No, March 1999
Spiritual Motorcycling, April 1999
Accessory Mania, May 1999
Learning Curves, June 1999
Sports Psychology For Riders, July 1999
The Verdict, August 1999
Riding & Risk Taking, September 1999
Self-Diagnostics, October 1999
Shifting, November 1999
Rider's Intuition, December 1999

MODEL COMPARISON

Touring Cruisers, March 1999 1999 Honda Valkyrie Tourer

1999 Yamaha Royal Star Tour Deluxe 1999 Honda Shadow ACE Tourer
1999 H-D FLHR Road King
1999 Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Nomad

Luxury Touring Bikes, April 1999

1999 BMW K120OLT
1999 Honda Valkyrie Interstate
1999 Honda GL1500 Gold Wing SE
1999 Yamaha Royal Star Venture
1999 Kawasaki Voyager X1 I
1999 Harley-Davidson FLHTCUI

Sportbikes 600cc, June 1999

1999 Honda CBR600F4
1999 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R
1999 Yamaha YZF-R6
1999 Suzuki GSX-R600

MODEL EVALUATION

Ducati 1999 90OSS, January 1999
BMW R1 100S, February 1999
1999 Honda CBR600F4, February 1999
1999 Suzuki SV650, April 1999
1999 Yamaha V-Star 1100, June 1999
1999 Suzuki GSX130OR Hayabusa, June 1999
1999 Yamaha Road Stu, July 1999
1999 Triumph Tiger 900, July 1999
Triumph Sprint ST, August 1999
2000 Harley-Davidson FXST Softail, November 1999
2000 Buell X-1 Lightning, November 1999
2000 H-D Road Glide, December 1999

PERFORMANCE INDEX

Spring '99 Edition, February 1999
Summer'99 Edition, June 1999
Winter'99 Edition, October 1999

PHYSICAL MOTORCYCLING

Motorcycle Ergonomics, Part Seven: Foot- work & Legwork, May 1999
Do You Hear What I Hear? Part Three, November 1999

PRODUCT COMPARISON

Heated Vests and Jacket Liners, April 1999
GL1500 Gold Wing Exhaust Systems,August 1999
Flexible Fuel Camping Stoves, September 1999
Riding Jeans, October 1999
Trip-Planning Software, October 1999
Mid-Range Helmets, December 1999

PRODUCT REPORT

The Krutch (adjustable stand), January 1999
Gen Mar VFR800 Bar Risers, January 1999
Vehicle Record System, January 1999
Nebo 13 in I (compact tool), January 1999
Met-Vest (safety gear), February 1999
Rack & Backrest for STI 100, March 1999
Honda ST1 100 Dash Kit, March 1999
Deluxe Drivmg/Fog Light Kit, March 1999
Clench Wrench, March 1999
Knox Back Protector, April 1999
GotSpark, May 1999
LP USA Timing Equipment, June 1999
DirtMetrix Fanny Pack, July 1999
California Designs Custom Handlebars, August 1999
Signalmatic SG- 1, August 1999
N-Line Cargo Trailer, August 1999
Imomobiliser Motorcycle Alarm, August 1999
Dakota Multi-Tip Drivers, August 1999
The Factory Fit Fastener Kit, September 1999
204 Tri-Angle Sharpmaker, October 1999
Flanders Brake Lever, October 1999
Bates Fast Lane Road Racing Boots, October 1999
Pro-Reel Worklight, October 1999
Thor Race Bags, November 1999
Throttle Rocker, December 1999
Direct Hits, December 1999
Plasti Dip, December 1999
Stealth Motorcycle Security System, December 1999
Obenauf s Boot Oil, December 1999

PROFICIENT MOTORCYCLING

White Line Fever, January 1999
Curbs Ahead! February 1999
Right Pace/Right Place, March 1999
Bad Habits, April 1999
Got Wind? May 1999
When You're Hot, You're Hot, June 1999
Sharing the Ride, July 1999
Construction Ahead, August 1999
Ready For a Rig? September 1999
Road Rage, October 1999
Coming Unglued, November 1999
Winter Stew, December 1999

PROJECT BIKE

Rohm Performance Machine BattleStar, May 1999
DPR Racing Valkyrie, May 1999
Ron Wood BMW F650, May 1999
1997 Triumph Sprint Sport, August 1999

QUICK SHIFTS

Every Issue

RACE REPORT

1999 Laguna Seca World Superbike Race, September 1999

READERS' FORUM RESPONSE

Dunlop D206 Tires, November 1999

RESTORATION

Triumph Bonneville 1960-62 Pre-Unit Duplex Models, January 1999

SIDECAR EVALUATION

Armec RI I/Tremola, October 1999

SPECIAL REPORT

Motorcycling Spirituality Response, March 1999
Daytona Bike Week 1999, May 1999
30th Anniversary, Three Decades of Road Rider and Motorcycle Consumer News, July 1999
1999 MCN Bike of the Year, August 1999
White Line Fever The Response, September 1999
Holiday Buyer's Guide, November 1999
Motorcycling in the '90s, December 1999
The Milan Motorcycle Show (World Motorcycling), December 1999
1998 MCN Article Index, January 1999

STREET STRATEGY

Center Strikes, January 1999
Freeway Jumpers, February 1999
Bouncing Boards, March 1999
Rash Righties, April 1999
Tentative Turners, May 1999
Turn Trouble, June 1999
Groovy Surprises, July 1999
Rude Runners, August 1999
One-way Weasels, September 1999.
Blinding Lights, October 1999
Signaling Slipups, November 1999
Pushy Passengers, December 1999

TECH TIP

Lubing Those Often-Missed Critical Pivot Points, April 1999
Stubborn Fasteners, July 1999

TECHNICAL

The Nuts & Bolts of Motorcycle Fasteners, October 1999

USED BIKE VALUE GUIDE

Spring 1999 Edition, March 1999
Summer 1999 Edition, July 1999
Winter 1999 Edition, November 1999

WHAT'S HAPPENING

Up-To-Date M/C Events Listing, Every Issue

WORLD MOTORCYCLING

Latest News From the European and Asian Motorcycle Markets, Every Issue