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Article Index ASK DAVID

Moto Placebo, August Remembrances, September Trust, October Why We Ride Part 1: At First Glance, November Ivan, December

Overflow from Proficient Motorcycling Guru David Hough’s Mailbox, March

CONSUMER REPORT Yuasa Smart Charger Failures, August Aluminum Panniers, February Personal Injury Compensation Considerations, February

MINI-TEST

CONTACT PATCH

2004 Honda Shadow Aero 750, January 2005 Yamaha Royal Star Tour Deluxe, November

Editorial Comment by MCN Senior Editor Fred Rau, Every Issue

MODEL COMPARISONS

DEALER SHOW Suzuki Dealer Convention, August Yamaha Dealer Convention, August

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

EVENT REPORT 2004 Laguna Seca World Superbike Weekend, Monterey, CA, September

SPECIAL/FEATURE REPORT Keith Code’s Wheelie School, January Recumbent Motorcycles: The Future Of Motorcycling Or a Relic Of History? April Multiple Bike Disorder, June Cows and Chickens and What? July UK vs. US Rider Training Pt I, September Brit-Biker Slang, September BMW’s All-New K1200S, October UK Vs. US Rider Training Pt II, October Ducati Factory tour, December Christmas Wish List, December

FIRST IMPRESSION BMW R1200C Montauk, January 2004 Honda VTX1800N, February 2004 Honda CBR1000RR, February 2004 Kawasaki ZX-10R, March 2004 BMW R1200GS, April 2004 Yamaha YZF-R1, April 2005 Yamaha Royal Star Tour Deluxe, August 2005 Victory Line, September 2005 Harley-Davidson 883L—”Lowering the Bar,” October

THE OTHER SIDE OF THE COUNTER Who’s Cloning Whom? February

GREAT DESTINATIONS Manhattan’s Ear Bar, January Iron Horse Motorcycle Lodge, February Milford, PA, March Bill’s Old Bike Barn, May The Lincoln Highway, June The New Barber Motorsports Park Museum, August 28

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Touring New Jersey…Yes, New Jersey, September Hell’s Kitchen, October Indian Museum, December

October Panoptx Prescription Rider Eyewear, November Smartire, December

HOW TO:

LETTERS

Planning Your Alaska Adventure: Tips From a World Traveler, January Wrenching Endeavors Part 1: Nurturing the Inner Mechanic, February Wrenching Part 2: Doing More While Avoiding the Scourge of Murphy’s Law, March Bike-To-Bike On A Budget: Communications For Less Than $99 Per Bike, March DIY Wheel Balancer, March Wrenching Part 3: Winter Restoration, April Oil Blow By Phenomenon: The Oil Spitting Sportster Solution, May RaceEye: R1100S Boxer Cup Track Prep, June BMW R/GS Muffler Lowering, July Do-It-Yourself Motorcycle Alarm, August Carb Cleaning, November Rehabilitation Therapy, November

HUMOR The GPS Factor, November

INDUSTRY REPORT The Indianapolis Trade Show, June Intermot, December

INNOVATION OF THE MONTH AirVantage Vest, January Stop & Go Pocket Tire Plugger, February ASV Y-Handle Wrench, March Streetwavez License Plate Frame, April Book: Art Of The Chopper, May Wheeldock Self-locking Wheel Chock, June The R-Cam, July Scorpio SR-1500 FM 2-Way Security System, August Joe Rocket Alter Ego Jacket, September Spiegler LSL Handlebar Conversion,

MOTORCYCLE CONSUMER NEWS

Every Issue

M/C BULLETINS

2004 Yamaha FZ6 vs. 2004 Honda 599, March 2004 Yamaha YZF-R1S or 2004 Yamaha FZ1, June 2004 Suzuki GS500F vs. 2004 Kawasaki Ninja 500, July 2004 KTM 950 Adventure vs. 2004 BMW R1200GS, September 2005 BMW K1200LT vs. 2004 Honda GL1800A Gold Wing, October 2004 Honda CBR1000RR vs. 2004 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R, November

Late-Breaking News, Every Issue

MODEL EVALUATION MC DESIGN Size Doesn’t Matter, January Any Old Iron? February Project Hydra, March Designer Profile: Mitsuyoshi Kohama, April Defining Style, May Life’s Baggage, June Project Fischer Take Two, July Perfectly Ugly, August Keep it Brief, September A Guzzi Convert, October Changing Customs, November Demarcation, December

MEDICAL MOTORCYCLING Skin Infections, January Fighting Riding Suit Shrink, February Wide Load, March Smoking Part I, April Your Gut feelings Count, May Smoking Part II, June Earplugs, July Farts, August Born to Run, September Asthma, October Shoulders, November Pavement Dermatitis, December

MENTAL MOTORCYCLING What “Should Be” vs., What Is, January Why We Ride, The Project, March The Sensational Motorcycle, April Loud Pipes Do What? May Top 10 Reasons A Motorcycle is Better Than A Human Being, June Zen And The Art Of Family Vacationing, July

2004 Aprilia Mille RSV1000R, January 2004 Yamaha RS Midnight Venture, February 2004 Kawasaki Vulcan 2000, April 2004 Suzuki DL650 V-Strom, May 2004 Ducati ST4s/ABS, August 2004 Moto Guzzi Breva V750ie, April 2004 Suzuki Burgman 650, May 2004 Ducati ST4s/ABS, August 2005 Triumph Rocket III, December

Steel Braided Brake Lines For GL1500, May Aerostich Ultralight Bike Cover, June Yamaha Fuel Tank Rust Remover, July Kouba Lowering Links For F650GS, August Wunderlich Adjustable Hand Levers for BMW F650GS, August Joe Rocket Sahara Vest, September Frogg Toggs Rainsuit, September HJC AC-11 Helmet, September Anti-Monkey Butt Powder, September Screamin Meanie 220, September Joe Rocket Sahara Vest, September Stanley Alpine Titanium Trail Irons, November Clymer Manuals, December Shock Turnsignals, December Faster Movie, December

PRODUCT COMPARISONS Leather Care, January All-Purpose Jackets, February Modular Helmet Update, April Butt Seriously, Folks: Seats, May Bike-Mounted GPS: Garmin StreetPilot 2610 Vs. Magellan RoadMate 700, October

Side Street Surprises, January Barrel Rolls, February Beastly Backroads, March Greasy Grates, April Hasty Turns, May Mixed Signals, June No Zone Neglect, July Peremptory Passes, August Rainy Day Risks, September Rear Enders, October Secret Stops, November Sideslips, December

SURVEY REPORT

Bad Habits, January Bad Influence, February Do Loud Pipes Really Save Lives? March Construction Zone Hazards, April Fully Loaded, May Getting By, June Railroad Traps, July Improving The Breed, August The Other Guy, September Risky Business Part I, October Risky Business Part II, November Group Riding Hazards, December

Twin-Cam Survey Report, March Suzuki SV650 Owners Survey Results, December

PROJECT BIKE

TECHNICAL Open Loop, Closed Loop and 02 Sensors, August Exhaust Gases, Cats & EGAs: Converting Bad Into Good, September

TOUR REPORT Touring Middle Earth: A New Zealand Motorcycle Adventure, June

USED BIKE VALUE GUIDE

Yamaha FZ1: Conversion To Hypersports-tourer, July

Spring 2004 Edition, March Summer/Fall 2004 Edition, July Winter 2004/2005 Edition, November

RALLY REPORT 2003 Iron Butt Rally, January 2004 Americade, August Honda Hoot, September

WHAT’S HAPPENING Up-To-Date M/C Events Listing, Every Issue

RESEARCH

WORLD MOTORCYCLING

Maids & the Hurt Study, November Fatal Design: Why Motorcycle Fatalities Have Doubled, July Motorcycle Media Bias: “Riders die, but drivers are killed,” August

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

PRODUCT REPORTS Showchrome Motorcycle Mat, January Metzeler Roadtec Z6 Sport-touring Tires, January Long Distance Accessories For The BMW K1200LT, February Baxley Sport Chock, February Michelin Macadam 10X Sport Touring Tires, February HVPM Bar-End Weights, March Gaerne ST Dry Touring Boots, April Rukka Air Power Riding Suit, May Seat Jacks For BMW, May Archos MP3 Player and Rock Box Software, May

STREET STRATEGY

PROFICIENT MOTORCYCLING

OPEN ROAD Editorial Comments by MCN Editorin-Chief Dave Searle, Every Issue

Size Matters: When Inches Translate Into Life or Death, July Ducati Factory Tour, December 2004 Motorcycle Consumer News Article Index, December

Most of these 2004 Motorcycle Consumer News articles are available in:

SNEAK PREVIEW BMW Releases Details Of Their New K1200S Superbike, August

SPECIAL REPORT 2003 Motorcycle Consumer News Article Index, January Fred’s Millionth Mile, January Horse Thief Mile-Willow Springs, California, February Daytona Bike Week: Around Town, On The Track, May Trouble In Rider Training Part 1, May Trouble In Rider Training Part 2, June

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