SOLD..TY

--- In MAICOMOTORCYCLES@yahoogroups.com, "bigmaico" <hlobel@...> wrote:
>
> Ya that is a good deal, it looks clean & those little 83' 250 are fast little
buggers!
>
> --- In MAICOMOTORCYCLES@yahoogroups.com, "kawtriple" <kawtriple@> wrote:
> >
> > This one seems like a very fair deal ...
> >
> > http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/mcy/1472592446.html
> >
>

Ya that is a good deal, it looks clean & those little 83' 250 are fast little
buggers!

--- In MAICOMOTORCYCLES@yahoogroups.com, "kawtriple" <kawtriple@...> wrote:
>
> This one seems like a very fair deal ...
>
> http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/mcy/1472592446.html
>

This one seems like a very fair deal ...

http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/mcy/1472592446.html

Vintage Iron Pipe's are built by Jemco  here in Houston TX, Circle F is also in
Houston.

--- In MAICOMOTORCYCLES@yahoogroups.com, Jared Plesha <plesh490@...> wrote:
>
> I have heard good things about Proform. Maico only builds the pipes for
Vintage Iron and a couple others. Best thing you could do IMHO is find a stock
pipe in good condition. They are out there, and they work the best. Good luck to
ya.
>
> --- On Fri, 11/20/09, Mega490 <mega490@...> wrote:
>
>
> From: Mega490 <mega490@...>
> Subject: [MAICOMOTORCYCLES] Re: Circle F pipe on a 250
> To: MAICOMOTORCYCLES@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Friday, November 20, 2009, 1:35 PM
>
>
> Check with our parts suppliers in the database.
>
>
http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/MAICOMOTORCYCLES/database?method=reportRows\
&tbl=5
>
> --- In MAICOMOTORCYCLES@yahoogroups.com, "Gary" <gm_green@> wrote:
> >
> > Hi, anyone here using a Circle F high pipe on their 250.  If so how do you
like it, how was the fit, etc?  Or does anyone have a different pipe they
recommend? I just picked up a 77 250 and would like to go wit a high pipe on it.
> >
> > Thanks, Gary
> >
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------------
>
> Yahoo! Groups Links
>

I think Bret is correct. I purchased a "Retro Rocket" pipe from Vintage Iron 4-5
years ago.

Fritz

--- In MAICOMOTORCYCLES@yahoogroups.com, "BretB" <bretbonham@...> wrote:
>
> I am fairly certain that MO does not build the pipes for Vintage Iron. VI has
a different pipe builder.
>
> --- In MAICOMOTORCYCLES@yahoogroups.com, Jared Plesha <plesh490@> wrote:
> >
> > I have heard good things about Proform. Maico only builds the pipes for
Vintage Iron and a couple others. Best thing you could do IMHO is find a stock
pipe in good condition. They are out there, and they work the best. Good luck to
ya.
> >
> > --- On Fri, 11/20/09, Mega490 <mega490@> wrote:
> >
> >
> > From: Mega490 <mega490@>
> > Subject: [MAICOMOTORCYCLES] Re: Circle F pipe on a 250
> > To: MAICOMOTORCYCLES@yahoogroups.com
> > Date: Friday, November 20, 2009, 1:35 PM
> >
> >
> > Check with our parts suppliers in the database.
> >
> >
http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/MAICOMOTORCYCLES/database?method=reportRows\
&tbl=5
> >
> > --- In MAICOMOTORCYCLES@yahoogroups.com, "Gary" <gm_green@> wrote:
> > >
> > > Hi, anyone here using a Circle F high pipe on their 250.  If so how do you
like it, how was the fit, etc?  Or does anyone have a different pipe they
recommend? I just picked up a 77 250 and would like to go wit a high pipe on it.
> > >
> > > Thanks, Gary
> > >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > ------------------------------------
> >
> > Yahoo! Groups Links
> >
>

-----Original Message-----
From: MAICOMOTORCYCLES@yahoogroups.com [mailto:MAICOMOTORCYCLES@yahoogroups.com]On Behalf Of Rev
Sent: Saturday, November 14, 2009 1:29 PM
To: MAICOMOTORCYCLES@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [MAICOMOTORCYCLES] Re: Front Brake Stay

 

It is a mirror image of the 7?-79
Truly, they look just like the later model one's,only on the earlier models the wheel is flipped over to the right side and the 80 + models the brake assembly is on the left. I built several of the front brake stay's to fit on my 74 and my 78 ... they work very nice. I know they work well because they have been on there for several years. I believe in doing so that I ended up with a front brake cable from an AW for the 74 and an 80 cable for the 78. the reason is because with the backing plate being on the other side, it requires a bit longer brake cable. If you like email me and I can take a picture of what I built..

--- In MAICOMOTORCYCLES@yahoogroups.com, Brandon Dunn <brandondunn_21@...> wrote:
>
> Anyone have a pic of one.
>
>
>
> ________________________________
> From: travisagle <travisagle@...>
> To: MAICOMOTORCYCLES@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Fri, November 13, 2009 8:55:59 PM
> Subject: [MAICOMOTORCYCLES] Re: Front Brake Stay
>
>
> No, it is reverse from what '82 uses. You will ned a 1980 or later brake stay.
>
> --- In MAICOMOTORCYCLES@ yahoogroups. com, "Brandon" <brandondunn_ 21@> wrote:
> >
> > Will A front brake stay off a 77 fit my 82.
> >
>

I am fairly certain that MO does not build the pipes for Vintage Iron. VI has a
different pipe builder.

--- In MAICOMOTORCYCLES@yahoogroups.com, Jared Plesha <plesh490@...> wrote:
>
> I have heard good things about Proform. Maico only builds the pipes for
Vintage Iron and a couple others. Best thing you could do IMHO is find a stock
pipe in good condition. They are out there, and they work the best. Good luck to
ya.
>
> --- On Fri, 11/20/09, Mega490 <mega490@...> wrote:
>
>
> From: Mega490 <mega490@...>
> Subject: [MAICOMOTORCYCLES] Re: Circle F pipe on a 250
> To: MAICOMOTORCYCLES@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Friday, November 20, 2009, 1:35 PM
>
>
> Check with our parts suppliers in the database.
>
>
http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/MAICOMOTORCYCLES/database?method=reportRows\
&tbl=5
>
> --- In MAICOMOTORCYCLES@yahoogroups.com, "Gary" <gm_green@> wrote:
> >
> > Hi, anyone here using a Circle F high pipe on their 250.  If so how do you
like it, how was the fit, etc?  Or does anyone have a different pipe they
recommend? I just picked up a 77 250 and would like to go wit a high pipe on it.
> >
> > Thanks, Gary
> >
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------------
>
> Yahoo! Groups Links
>

I've been a Maico dealer since the fall of '79, and sold a fair number of new
'82's and '83's. We did have a larger number of warranty problems than normal,
most were small odd problems that I attributed to a big jump in production. The
broken CorteCosso's, tranny problems and exploding hubs seem to have bypassed my
customers. Over the years I have blamed most of those problems on dealer
prep[there was a huge stack of service bulletins in that period] and the fact
that a large number of Maico owners at that time were first time Maico owners
that were not expecting the gremlins that seem to be the norm with any small
manufacturer. Long time Maico owners expected glitches, and watched for them.

--- In MAICOMOTORCYCLES@yahoogroups.com, "TobyO" <yahoo@...> wrote:
>
> Dont worry if your rear hub explodes, the brakes dont work anyway!  I rode my
83 around with out the brakes working at all for a long time.
>
>
>
> --- In MAICOMOTORCYCLES@yahoogroups.com, "Francis Snyers" <fsnyers@> wrote:
> >
> > I was worried about buying a 83 Maico 490 myself, after owning a 82 Maico
250 forever.
> > I did hear and read bad things about hubs and trannys on the 83 models.
> > But as Bill said, if they made it this far they are OK, don't worry.
> > I surely love my 490 ...so far...  :o))
> > Francis
> >
> >   ----- Original Message -----
> >   From: bill_eyler
> >   To: MAICOMOTORCYCLES@yahoogroups.com
> >   Sent: Friday, November 20, 2009 11:39 AM
> >   Subject: [MAICOMOTORCYCLES] Re: 1983 Buying Guide
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >   Hi, I would think , if they made it this long, they are good.83s are
becoming very popular around here.
> >   Bill
> >   --- In MAICOMOTORCYCLES@yahoogroups.com, "kawtriple" <kawtriple@> wrote:
> >   >
> >   > Ive read the helpful 83 buying guide on this site. Have also heard and
read the horror stories of 83 models. Question on the rear hubs and
transmissions. How can you id if the rear hub and transmissions are one of the
bad ones? Bad HT gears would I suppose be impossible to determine unless the
gearbox was opened up and gears checked for hardness - but is there an easier
way, like by engine serial number? Thanks
> >   >
> >   > http://www.superhunky.com/articles/maicopt2.php
> >   >
> >
>

I have a Circle F pipe on my MC 440 and it is ok..pretty good power. I think the
wall thickness of the pipe is a little thin.. but overall they are a good pipe.
I have several friends who have Dutch Power pipes and they really like them. I
quess that on a vintage 250 they really make the bike come alive....I wish
ProtoPipe was still building pipes. Erv Kanamoto had helped them with Pipe
design. I have one on my 250 KTM and it really works nice.

--- In MAICOMOTORCYCLES@yahoogroups.com, Jared Plesha <plesh490@...> wrote:
>
> I have heard good things about Proform. Maico only builds the pipes for
Vintage Iron and a couple others. Best thing you could do IMHO is find a stock
pipe in good condition. They are out there, and they work the best. Good luck to
ya.
>
> --- On Fri, 11/20/09, Mega490 <mega490@...> wrote:
>
>
> From: Mega490 <mega490@...>
> Subject: [MAICOMOTORCYCLES] Re: Circle F pipe on a 250
> To: MAICOMOTORCYCLES@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Friday, November 20, 2009, 1:35 PM
>
>
> Check with our parts suppliers in the database.
>
>
http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/MAICOMOTORCYCLES/database?method=reportRows\
&tbl=5
>
> --- In MAICOMOTORCYCLES@yahoogroups.com, "Gary" <gm_green@> wrote:
> >
> > Hi, anyone here using a Circle F high pipe on their 250.  If so how do you
like it, how was the fit, etc?  Or does anyone have a different pipe they
recommend? I just picked up a 77 250 and would like to go wit a high pipe on it.
> >
> > Thanks, Gary
> >
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------------
>
> Yahoo! Groups Links
>

Dont worry if your rear hub explodes, the brakes dont work anyway!  I rode my 83
around with out the brakes working at all for a long time.



--- In MAICOMOTORCYCLES@yahoogroups.com, "Francis Snyers" <fsnyers@...> wrote:
>
> I was worried about buying a 83 Maico 490 myself, after owning a 82 Maico 250
forever.
> I did hear and read bad things about hubs and trannys on the 83 models.
> But as Bill said, if they made it this far they are OK, don't worry.
> I surely love my 490 ...so far...  :o))
> Francis
>
>   ----- Original Message -----
>   From: bill_eyler
>   To: MAICOMOTORCYCLES@yahoogroups.com
>   Sent: Friday, November 20, 2009 11:39 AM
>   Subject: [MAICOMOTORCYCLES] Re: 1983 Buying Guide
>
>
>
>
>   Hi, I would think , if they made it this long, they are good.83s are
becoming very popular around here.
>   Bill
>   --- In MAICOMOTORCYCLES@yahoogroups.com, "kawtriple" <kawtriple@> wrote:
>   >
>   > Ive read the helpful 83 buying guide on this site. Have also heard and
read the horror stories of 83 models. Question on the rear hubs and
transmissions. How can you id if the rear hub and transmissions are one of the
bad ones? Bad HT gears would I suppose be impossible to determine unless the
gearbox was opened up and gears checked for hardness - but is there an easier
way, like by engine serial number? Thanks
>   >
>   > http://www.superhunky.com/articles/maicopt2.php
>   >
>

----- Original Message -----

From: bill_eyler

To: MAICOMOTORCYCLES@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Friday, November 20, 2009 11:39 AM

Subject: [MAICOMOTORCYCLES] Re: 1983 Buying Guide

 

Hi, I would think , if they made it this long, they are good.83s are becoming very popular around here.
Bill
--- In MAICOMOTORCYCLES@yahoogroups.com, "kawtriple" <kawtriple@...> wrote:
>
> Ive read the helpful 83 buying guide on this site. Have also heard and read the horror stories of 83 models. Question on the rear hubs and transmissions. How can you id if the rear hub and transmissions are one of the bad ones? Bad HT gears would I suppose be impossible to determine unless the gearbox was opened up and gears checked for hardness - but is there an easier way, like by engine serial number? Thanks
>
> http://www.superhunky.com/articles/maicopt2.php
>

Check with our parts suppliers in the database.

http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/MAICOMOTORCYCLES/database?method=reportRows\
&tbl=5

--- In MAICOMOTORCYCLES@yahoogroups.com, "Gary" <gm_green@...> wrote:
>
> Hi, anyone here using a Circle F high pipe on their 250.  If so how do you
like it, how was the fit, etc?  Or does anyone have a different pipe they
recommend? I just picked up a 77 250 and would like to go wit a high pipe on it.
>
> Thanks, Gary
>

Hi, anyone here using a Circle F high pipe on their 250.  If so how do you like
it, how was the fit, etc?  Or does anyone have a different pipe they recommend?
I just picked up a 77 250 and would like to go wit a high pipe on it.

Thanks, Gary

Hi, I would think , if they made it this long, they are good.83s are becoming
very popular around here.
Bill
--- In MAICOMOTORCYCLES@yahoogroups.com, "kawtriple" <kawtriple@...> wrote:
>
> Ive read the helpful 83 buying guide on this site.  Have also heard and read
the horror stories of 83 models.  Question on the rear hubs and transmissions. 
How can you id if the rear hub and transmissions are one of the bad ones?  Bad
HT gears would I suppose be impossible to determine unless the gearbox was
opened up and gears checked for hardness - but is there an easier way, like by
engine serial number?  Thanks
>
> http://www.superhunky.com/articles/maicopt2.php
>

Ive read the helpful 83 buying guide on this site.  Have also heard and read the
horror stories of 83 models.  Question on the rear hubs and transmissions.  How
can you id if the rear hub and transmissions are one of the bad ones?  Bad HT
gears would I suppose be impossible to determine unless the gearbox was opened
up and gears checked for hardness - but is there an easier way, like by engine
serial number?  Thanks

http://www.superhunky.com/articles/maicopt2.php

Hey all, I'm looking for a left side engine case clutch cover for a 72-75
400/440 Maico.  Anyone have one to sell at a decent price?Thanks...Robert

I'm using VW Mars Red [I still have my red '81 VW pickup]. I'm told that there
is a couple similar but different "Mars Red's", probably coincides with the
different shades of "Maico Red".

--- In MAICOMOTORCYCLES@yahoogroups.com, "robert" <alaskayz426f@...> wrote:
>
>
>
> On my 1983 Maico Sand Spider for paint I used 1980 AUDI MARS RED paint code
G6.......not sure what everyone else uses but I could not tell any difference
from the original paint.
>
>
> --- In MAICOMOTORCYCLES@yahoogroups.com, "Francis Snyers" <fsnyers@> wrote:
> >
> > I have a 82 maico 250 seat on my 83 maico 490 and it works well.
> > I did shave mine down about 1 1/2" so I have a seat height of 38 1/2"
> > Makes it much better to take off and brings the center of gravity down some.
> > Francis
> >
> >
> >   ----- Original Message -----
> >   From: Sam
> >   To: MAICOMOTORCYCLES@yahoogroups.com
> >   Sent: Tuesday, November 17, 2009 2:00 PM
> >   Subject: [MAICOMOTORCYCLES] Paint codes seats and side panels
> >
> >
> >
> >   Our next need for the 83 490 is a seat. Will the 81-83 fit? I need to get
the seat height down so an 82? anyone have one for sale? I need a left side
panel as well.
> >   Can anyone recommend a paint manufacturer and code?
> >   Thanks,
> >   Sam
> >
>

On my 1983 Maico Sand Spider for paint I used 1980 AUDI MARS RED paint code
G6.......not sure what everyone else uses but I could not tell any difference
from the original paint.


--- In MAICOMOTORCYCLES@yahoogroups.com, "Francis Snyers" <fsnyers@...> wrote:
>
> I have a 82 maico 250 seat on my 83 maico 490 and it works well.
> I did shave mine down about 1 1/2" so I have a seat height of 38 1/2"
> Makes it much better to take off and brings the center of gravity down some.
> Francis
>
>
>   ----- Original Message -----
>   From: Sam
>   To: MAICOMOTORCYCLES@yahoogroups.com
>   Sent: Tuesday, November 17, 2009 2:00 PM
>   Subject: [MAICOMOTORCYCLES] Paint codes seats and side panels
>
>
>
>   Our next need for the 83 490 is a seat. Will the 81-83 fit? I need to get
the seat height down so an 82? anyone have one for sale? I need a left side
panel as well.
>   Can anyone recommend a paint manufacturer and code?
>   Thanks,
>   Sam
>

----- Original Message -----

From: bigtexcarr1

To: MAICOMOTORCYCLES@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Thursday, November 19, 2009 7:31 AM

Subject: [MAICOMOTORCYCLES] Tee shirts and hats

 

Does anyone know wear I can get some Maico Tee shirts size 6xl or some hats that say Maico on them ?if so plese contact me Thanks BigTx.G Longhaired Redneck Racing

Does anyone know wear I can get some Maico Tee shirts size 6xl or some hats that
say Maico on them ?if so plese contact me Thanks BigTx.G   Longhaired Redneck
Racing

Kurt,

Contact Thor Lawson (LtThor @ comcast . net). He is the Fox shock king.
Tell him Al sent you.


--- In MAICOMOTORCYCLES@yahoogroups.com, Kurt Meyer <kurtmeyer@...> wrote:
>
> Where did you get your Foxs rebuilt?  Fox didnot even respond to my email
inquiry-and they were featured in the AMA on their induction into the motorcyle
hall of fame.
>
>
>
>
> ________________________________
> From: Rev <tomale_g@...>
> To: MAICOMOTORCYCLES@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Wed, November 18, 2009 11:30:09 AM
> Subject: [MAICOMOTORCYCLES] Re: Good grief - the going rate for good rear
shocks these days is $800?
>
>  
> I guess spending a 250 bucks to rebuild my Fox gas shocks was a good idea
afterall....
>
> --- In MAICOMOTORCYCLES@ yahoogroups. com, "travisagle" <travisagle@ ...>
wrote:
> >
> > For that price why not go with Ohlins or YSS, both of which I would consider
superior to WP.
> >
> > --- In MAICOMOTORCYCLES@ yahoogroups. com, Steve Clark <sclark309d@ > wrote:
> > >
> > > http://cgi.ebay. com/ebaymotors/ ws/eBayISAPI. dll?ViewItem&
item=33036280211 9&category= 35615&_trksid= p4340.m263& _trkparms= algo%3DSI%
26its%3DI% 252BC%26itu% 3DUCI%26otn% 3D10%26ps% 3D63
> > >
> > > saw a pair of rebuilt poppy Konis go for about that a couple weeks ago as
> > > well...wow
> > >
> >
>

I have the same frame/engine set up and I'm using 13.5" Ohlins in what would be
the forward shock mount position on the swingarm. I put a picture of my frame
and shock mount position in the photo file under "Fritz's bikes" which is album
#98. FYI, AHRMA tech inspection
always adds 2 spacers to each shock.

Fritz

--- In MAICOMOTORCYCLES@yahoogroups.com, "brile55" <brile55@...> wrote:
>
> Hello all:  I have a Maico 440cc 4 speed in a #321 frame with a narrow swing
arm.  Basically meets the AHRMA rules with this 1975 frame.  I'm using 375mm
(14.75") Ohlins on the bike,the swingarm has three shock positions so it's set
in the most rear position thus the 375mm don't seem too long but they are. Does
anyone have an idea of the optimum shock length I should use?
>

Hello all:  I have a Maico 440cc 4 speed in a #321 frame with a narrow swing
arm.  Basically meets the AHRMA rules with this 1975 frame.  I'm using 375mm
(14.75") Ohlins on the bike,the swingarm has three shock positions so it's set
in the most rear position thus the 375mm don't seem too long but they are. Does
anyone have an idea of the optimum shock length I should use?

I met him a few years ago at Mid Ohio. Really a great guy.
Bill

--- In MAICOMOTORCYCLES@yahoogroups.com, tmasracer@... wrote:
>
> He has an 83 490, I think he's looking for 75-78. I'll pass it on.
>
> Thanks  Bill
>
>
> In a message dated 11/18/2009 10:02:23 A.M. US Mountain Standard Tim,
> billeyler@... writes:
>
> Hi, I  am not looking to trade. will give Super hunky a great deal on a
> 83-250  maico.
> Bill  Eyler
> 443-340-5249
>