Thanks Travis and fellow Maico Motorcycle group members for the honorable home page photo placement. I plan to race it on Saturday for the first time...
You got a PVL for that thing? Pitty to have to deal with a points ignition on such a sweet bike. I hope to have my 400 SB ready by fall. I'll post pics when...
Travis, Got a PVL for it from Rick Mc. Just a little touchy right now, but I'll end up getting it sorted out. I think it may be a plug issue. Can't wait to see...
I'm going to put the 490 GS I've had for the past 9-10 years but never ridden on E Bay. It had been apart and restored with new tires etc. but is simply too...
Al, What plug are you running in it? I have a PVL for my 74 in the box ready to install. I think the recommended plug is a B8EV is that what you're running? ...
I have Dutch Power pipes on both my 74, 440 and 81, 490 and think they work great. The only problem is they can be a pain in the a$$ to get. I think that is...
In a message dated 6/1/2006 2:15:52 PM US Mountain Standard Time, ... Run it.... just be sure to use a new strip of o-ring material in the center. It will...
As long as it's not cracked all the way through, or cross cracked it's still usable, make sure to use a new "o" ring seal as this is what actually applies...
Thanks for the info folks - now to resurrect the beast! Hope I can remember how.... ... it's still usable, ... applies pressure to the stuffers to hold them in...
Just letting the group know before I e bay this frame.. I have a complete 81' GS490 I just picked up...I want to trade the frame and GS parts for a MC490 frame...
Just about ready to remove the old main bearings,main shaft & secondary transmission shaft bearings on my 71' 400 square barrel..Been too many years to...
Steve, I think I have a spare set of stuffers. If you are interested, I will take a look. I have a brand new rod kit here also. Bill Eyler ... cracked ... are ...
Just wanted to say thanks to Don Gibbs for taking the time to explain to me, and give confidence to me, in the fixing/welding up of my maico motor mounts on...
Jim, I have always heated the cases in the oven to I think 200-250 degrees to let the bearing fall out easily. I can't remember the exact heat that made them...
Don does good work - did then, does now! Hal Sanguinetti Track 'N Travel Maico CH3NO2 Forever Tigger's Digger B/FD [Non-text portions of this message have been...
Remove all the seals, clean the case half in good solvent, dry, heat in oven or hotplate, hold with THICK oven glove and tap the case solidly on a large piece...
Hal Thanks for the tips, but I dont have an old layshaft, I will figure something out, what about just heating the case while installing the m/s-l/s bearings...
Jim, For the main and countershaft seals I use Gasgacinch around the diameter of seals to make sure they get air tight. People will pry out seals with a screw...
In a message dated 6/1/2006 8:58:56 PM US Mountain Standard Time, ... Unfortunately, the small #714 bearings are a true press fit, which is why they have to be...
A Reminder: The First Annual Hemet VMX Motorcycle show is a go for this Saturday from 10-4pm. If your entering a bike(s) in the judging contest, you need to...
I almost forgot- As an ADDED attraction, Debbie Evans ( http://www.debbieevans.com ) will be there for the day performing amazing stunts on 2 wheels! Check out...
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