From: Steve Clark <sclark309d@...>
Subject: Re: [MAICOMOTORCYCLES] Re: DOES ANYONE HAVE A GOOD DOWNPIPE FOR A 76 400 ...
To: MAICOMOTORCYCLES@yahoogroups.com
Date: Wednesday, July 1, 2009, 8:39 AM

hey...leave me out of it.  I was over in the pits with my hovercraft, pissing the KTM guys off

On Wed, Jul 1, 2009 at 6:38 AM, Rick Moser <tnharleydude2004@ yahoo.com> wrote:

Hell, I could'nt see squat from all the roost and everybodys dust anyway but maybe one guy, poor ole Steve C.  ?? --- On Wed, 7/1/09, rf145@... <rf145@...> wrote: From: rf145@... <rf145@...> Subject: Re: [MAICOMOTORCYCLES] Re: DOES ANYONE HAVE A GOOD DOWNPIPE FOR A 76 400 ... To: MAICOMOTORCYCLES@ yahoogroups. com Date: Wednesday, July 1, 2009, 8:19 AM One reason that was stated; they cause an unsafe condition by creating dusty riding conditions, there by obstructing the other racers vision.   Sort of like a hover craft. LOL.   Richard   In a message dated 7/1/2009 9:13:02 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, stephen.f.thompson@ boeing.com writes: My brother had a snail pipe on a 1973 Yamaha MX125 in 1974 made by Dean Marrow’s Pipeline in San Jose Ca. so they did have them back in the day. I was racing in the same area as Thom in the 70’s, the Bay Area. I’m not sure why these would not be allowed? Steve From: Thomas Green [mailto:tomale_ g@hotmail. com] Sent: Tuesday, June 30, 2009 10:21 PM To: MAICOMOTORCYCLES@ yahoogroups. com Subject: [MAICOMOTORCYCLES] Re: DOES ANYONE HAVE A GOOD DOWNPIPE FOR A 76 400 AW ? -Rick, yes that is exactly what it is. It was a term that was coined back in the day because of the way that it looked on the bike. It sort of curled around so that most of pipe is actually all in front accross the top of the motor....The reason for this is because there really is not much room to run typical up pipes.. they do look odd... but if you do not mind, I have never heard how they work... -- In MAICOMOTORCYCLES@ yahoogroups. com, Rick Moser <tnharleydude2004@ ...> wrote: > > Thank ya Thomas. > I don't know what a snail pipe is.  Maybe the shape ? >   > > --- On Sun, 6/28/09, Thomas Green <tomale_g@.. .> wrote: > > > From: Thomas Green <tomale_g@.. .> > Subject: [MAICOMOTORCYCLES] Re: DOES ANYONE HAVE A GOOD DOWNPIPE FOR A 76 400 AW ? > To: MAICOMOTORCYCLES@ yahoogroups. com > Date: Sunday, June 28, 2009, 4:22 PM > > > > > > > > > I do not hit the pipe much while starting my GP but it is a problem smashing the pipe. When I built the bike i put an aluminum sheild on it in an attempt of keeping it in shape and that sort of worked but not like I really wanted, So I have been thinking of building a snail pipe cause the other thing I don't like is toasted leg, To deal with that I built an aluminum heat sheild to go on my Magnum.. It works fine but an up pipe on a AW is clunky at best and a snail pipe I think might work better.....I know, I know, it is not permitted at a certain nationally known vintage group, but then I do very few of those events anyway.....and if I had to I am sure I could always put a stock looking pipe on it... and by the way, I remember snail pipes back in 74/75 > > --- In MAICOMOTORCYCLES@ yahoogroups. com, Rick Moser <tnharleydude2004@ ...> wrote: > > > > You are AWESOME Dennis. > > Thank you Very Much for the Details ! > > Rick > > --- On Sun, 6/28/09, vonspor@ <vonspor@ > wrote: > > > > > > From: vonspor@ <vonspor@ > > > Subject: Re: [MAICOMOTORCYCLES] Re: DOES ANYONE HAVE A GOOD DOWNPIPE FOR A 76 400 AW ? > > To: MAICOMOTORCYCLES@ yahoogroups. com > > Date: Sunday, June 28, 2009, 8:38 AM > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > The air box will be an issue. DC Plastics has one with the notch out for the pipe. > > The frame needs a bracket installed to hold the top of the pipe where it turns, > > You will have to trim the number plate slightly. > > My main problem with Maico's is that when I wear modern boots I just can't shift. My new Tech 8's just didn't work and now they sit in the box. I have several pairs of Hi-point, Fox and JT  vintage boots that work great, > > > > > > > > Dennis A. Spors > > > > > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: Rick Moser <tnharleydude2004@ yahoo.com> > > To: MAICOMOTORCYCLES@ yahoogroups. com > > Sent: Sun, Jun 28, 2009 7:16 am > > Subject: Re: [MAICOMOTORCYCLES] Re: DOES ANYONE HAVE A GOOD DOWNPIPE FOR A 76 400 AW ? > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Thanks Dennis.  I have tried left foot - right foot - slight angles etc - no luck. Maybe if I tried it bare footed ??      YIKES  - Gonna go up-pipe - probably then my johnson will be in the way. > > Do you just modify the left number plate or is there one made for this conversion ? > > Thanks > > --- On Sat, 6/27/09, vonspor@aol. com <vonspor@aol. com> wrote: > > > > > > From: vonspor@aol. com <vonspor@aol. com> > > Subject: Re: [MAICOMOTORCYCLES] Re: DOES ANYONE HAVE A GOOD DOWNPIPE FOR A 76 400 AW ? > > To: MAICOMOTORCYCLES@ yahoogroups. com > > Date: Saturday, June 27, 2009, 8:58 PM > > > > > > > > > > > > I wear size 10.5 / 11 boots and don't hit the pipe. Standing on the left side and angling the boot toe slightly in, works for me. My 76AW has a down pipe and it works great. > > > > > > > > Dennis A. Spors > > > > > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: Rick Moser <tnharleydude2004@ yahoo.com> > > To: MAICOMOTORCYCLES@ yahoogroups. com > > Sent: Sat, Jun 27, 2009 6:57 pm > > Subject: Re: [MAICOMOTORCYCLES] Re: DOES ANYONE HAVE A GOOD DOWNPIPE FOR A 76 400 AW ? > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > What the Hell ??? > > Do the Germans have little ass feet ? > > Thanks H - Man, > > Rick > > > > --- On Sat, 6/27/09, bigmaico <hlobel@kingwoodcab l e.com> wrote: > > > > > > From: bigmaico <hlobel@kingwoodcab l e.com> > > Subject: [MAICOMOTORCYCLES] Re: DOES ANYONE HAVE A GOOD DOWNPIPE FOR A 76 400 AW ? > > To: MAICOMOTORCYCLES@ yahoogroups. com > > Date: Saturday, June 27, 2009, 5:38 PM > > > > > > > > > > Rick: > > > > That's normal for a down pipe, just look for the uppipe & slincer. > > > > Howard > > > > --- In MAICOMOTORCYCLES@ yahoogroups. com, "tnharleydude2004" <tnharleydude2004@ ...> wrote: > > > > > > Hello Brothers. > > > If someone has one to sell I'm interested. > > > Mine isn't " tucked in enough " under the frame to allow me to kick my bike over without hitting my heal on the damn thing. God and yall know you need as much kick as possible to start the little darlings. Please send some pictures and price and we'll go from there. > > > Thanks, > > > Rick > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Save energy, paper and money -- get the Green Toolbar. > > > > > > > > > > > > Save energy, paper and money -- get the Green Toolbar. > > > Make your summer sizzle with fast and easy recipes for the grill.