I don't know how a '99 compares to my '88 but mine ain't no pile-o-crap,
Beko me boy! Damn thing is bombproof! Very similar to my 520 in tubes and construction - including the fork. I have no idea what it's worth - prob'ly nuthin', but ya hurt me, man, ya hurt me!
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