Special Report
1998 Motorcycle Consumer News Article Index

BOOK REVIEW

The Racers Image, January Against the Wind, January Ogri, Volume 4, January Riding High, August Motorcycle Turbocharging, Supercharging & Nitrous Oxide, August Motorcycle Touring Mexico, August The Motorcycle Handbook, November NMA Motorists Guide to State and Provincial Traffic Laws, November Sportbike Performance Handbook, Nov. Ducati Restoration, December Ducati, December Powder Coating at Home, October Desmo Valve Adjustment, December

INDUSTRY REPORT

From the Other Side of the Counter, February through October Issues

INNOVATION OF THE MONTH

Craftsman Grip Doctor, January Sure Shot Atomizer, February Scottoiler Chain Oiling System, March Zip-r-Strip, April GearWrench, May Craftsman Speed-Lok, June SP Tools Universal Hose Pliers, July Pit Bull Forklift Front Stand, August Zippe Rescue Kits, September International Tool Boxes Rotavision, Oct. Misty Mate Pump, November Uneek Product Chain Scrubber, December
1998 Honda CBR900RR, March 1998 Suzuki VL1500 Intruder LC, April 1998 Yamaha V-Star, May 1998 Honda VFR800FI Interceptor, June 1998 Suzuki GSX750F Katana, July 1998 Suzuki TL1000R, August 1999 H-D Dyna Super Glide Sport, Nov. 1999 Ducati ST4, December

PERFORMANCE INDEX

Spring 1998 Edition, February Summer 1998 Edition, June Winter 1998 Edition, October

BUYERS GUIDE

Harley-Davidson Sportster, June Suzuki Katana 600, July

PHYSICAL MOTORCYCLING

M/C Ergonomics Pt. 4: Switchgear, Jan. Coldfinger, March Riding Impaired, April M/C Ergonomics Pt. 5: Seat Mapping, April Getting In Shape To Ride, July 10 Safety/Maintenance Tips, Plus a Free One, July M/C Ergonomics Pt. 6: Backrests, October

CAMPING

The Moveable Feast, February Summer Camp, June Bad Weather Camp, October

LONG-TERM TEST

1997 Yamaha YZF600R, January BMW K1200RS, March Living With the Buell S3, August Honda 1998 VFR800FI, November Ducati ST2, December

CONSUMER REPORT

Buying A New Bike, May Grass Roots Lobbying On Motorcycling Issues, June Motorcycle & Automotive Oils, August Shipping Your Motorcycle, November

PRODUCT COMPARISON

Plastic Polishes/Cleaners, January Gold Wing Sidestands, January One-Step Detailers, April Smart Chargers, July Tool Roll Comparo, September Bike-to-Bike Communicators, November Rider-to-Passenger Intercoms, December Hand Cleaners, December

MINI-TEST

1997 Buell M2 Cyclone, January 1998 Suzuki GSX-R750, February 1998 Honda Shadow Aero, March 1998 Suzuki GSX-R600, June 1998 MuZ Skorpion Sport Cup, June 1998 MuZ Baghira, June 1998 Suzuki Katana 600, July 1998 Ducati 750 Monster, September

FIRST IMPRESSION

1998 Honda CBR900RR, January 1998 Kawasaki ZX-9R, February 1998 Yamaha YZF-R1, February 1998 Honda VFR800FI Interceptor, March 1998 Suzuki Intruder LC VL1500, March 1998 Kawasaki ZX-6R Ninja, May 1998 Suzuki GSX750F Katana, June 1999 Harley-Davidson FXDX, September 1999 Buell Lightning X-1, September 1999 BMW R1100S, September 1999 Ducati 900 Supersport, September 1999 Honda CBR600F4, December 1999 Yamaha Venture, December

PRODUCT REPORT

Works Performance Shock for the Honda ST1100, January Kimpex Grip Heaters, January Arrow Head Direction Indicators, January The BackOff Light Bar, January Wolf Straps, February TeleMulti Pick-up Tool Kit, February Staintune High-Level Slip-On Muffler for VFR750, March Koronis Parts Tool Holder, April Bottom of the Bottle Oil Recovery System, April Maxima Chain Wax, May Hyper-Lites, June Frogg Toggs Pro Action Rainsuit, July Covert Covers CovCov, July Bell Advisory Staff Gear Bag, July CMI Inc., Road Strobe, July Portable Tire Bead Breaker, August Childs Recreational Vehicle Riding Belt, September Dakota Tools J-Wrench, September

MENTAL MOTORCYCLING

Sensory Motor Satori, January Human Relations 101, February Moto-Voyeurism, March Cognitive Style & Riding Ability, April An Effective State of Mind, May Just Relax, June Human Relations 102, July An Effective State of Mind Revisited, Aug. Fear and Loathing in Knox Vegas, Sept. Perfect Imperfection, October Riding & Relating, November Linkages, December

GUEST EDITORIAL

Equal & Separate, February Take It From Mr. Slick: An Object Lesson In Anecdotal Evidence, April The Truth About Traffic Tickets, October

HOW TO

Tire Changing, February New Bike Preparation & Care, March Shim-Under-Bucket Valve Adj., April When Riding Means Business, June Thread Repair, August Used Bike Preparation & Care, September Chain of Fools, Part 2, October

JANUARY 1999

MODEL COMPARISON
CBR900RR vs. ZX-9R vs. YZF-R1, May Triumph Tiger 900 vs. BMW R1100GS, Oct.

MODEL EVALUATION

1997 BMW R1200C, February

MOTORCYCLE CONSUMER NEWS