Excellent Paul!!!...I'll send you my info.

John

--- In MAICOMOTORCYCLES@yahoogroups.com, "trudquer" <gorillammmhazel@...> wrote:
>
> Hi John,
>    I am going to be making one for one of my GS Maico's. I have a perfect one
to copy. I use tubing with the same wall thickness as Maico did. E-mail me if
your still interested.
>                            Paul
>
> --- In MAICOMOTORCYCLES@yahoogroups.com, "john" <hubbycats1@> wrote:
> >
> > I've owned my 79 GS for 4 years and the one thing I've wanted and have never
been to find is a centerstand. Dave Gagnon has clued me into some that were on
ebay, but unfortunately they were gone before I had a chance to look. So, does
anybody reproduce them? Would one from another german bike (BMW) work?...Is
there any who has one for sale? Any leads, sources or advice would be much
appreciated.
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > John
> >
>

Hi John,
    I am going to be making one for one of my GS Maico's. I have a perfect one to
copy. I use tubing with the same wall thickness as Maico did. E-mail me if your
still interested.
                            Paul

--- In MAICOMOTORCYCLES@yahoogroups.com, "john" <hubbycats1@...> wrote:
>
> I've owned my 79 GS for 4 years and the one thing I've wanted and have never
been to find is a centerstand. Dave Gagnon has clued me into some that were on
ebay, but unfortunately they were gone before I had a chance to look. So, does
anybody reproduce them? Would one from another german bike (BMW) work?...Is
there any who has one for sale? Any leads, sources or advice would be much
appreciated.
>
> Thanks,
>
> John
>

I've owned my 79 GS for 4 years and the one thing I've wanted and have never
been to find is a centerstand. Dave Gagnon has clued me into some that were on
ebay, but unfortunately they were gone before I had a chance to look. So, does
anybody reproduce them? Would one from another german bike (BMW) work?...Is
there any who has one for sale? Any leads, sources or advice would be much
appreciated.

Thanks,

John

Thom,

The NAPA stope in Chehalis had Kroil on the shelf.

Fritz

--- In MAICOMOTORCYCLES@yahoogroups.com, "Rev" <tomale_g@...> wrote:
>
> good stuff Kroil, I have used it on all sorts of stubborn stuff.....Fritz you
probably buy it on line. I need to find a place locally to buy more... I am just
about out. schucks does not carry it... maybe Napa
>
> --- In MAICOMOTORCYCLES@yahoogroups.com, "Mega490" <mega490@> wrote:
> >
> > When we do our gas turbine inspections or overhauls the first thing we do
when the unit is shut down is have a couple roustabouts spray every fastener
down with Kroil, it really helps keeping broken bolts to a minimum. If you think
removing a broken 6mm or 8mm screw can be tough you should try a 1-3/4" cap
screw!
> >
> > Another good product is Free-All, used to be made by John Crane Co. While
not as good as Kroil it would be my second choice.
> >
> > Fritz
> >
> > --- In MAICOMOTORCYCLES@yahoogroups.com, "travisagle" <travisagle@> wrote:
> > >
> > > Another thing I have used Kroil for is removing stubborn decals and decal
residue from painted or plastic surfaces.  It won't attack the paint or plastic
like lacquer thinner or acetone will and it doesn't leave the residue like they
do once they evaporate.
> > >
> > > --- In MAICOMOTORCYCLES@yahoogroups.com, rf145@ wrote:
> > > >
> > > > I personally love Kroil too. I still have 4 cans  of the stuff I bought
> > > > when they were having a sale. I use it all the time and it  works
wonders.
> > > >
> > > > I just used it on a stuck piston (from sitting too  many years) in a
1976
> > > > YZ 250. I let it soak for two days and with a minor amount  of force,
the top
> > > > end came right off.
> > > >
> > > > The post I copied and pasted came from another yahoo  forum and looked
> > > > legit. I also wanted to try it as it is a cheap alternative to  Kroil.
No need
> > > > to bother now, thank you.
> > > >
> > > > Richard
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > In a message dated 11/6/2009 8:57:37 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
> > > > pappadyck@ writes:
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > a few weeks after i read this the first time not too long  ago i needed
to
> > > > remove a couple of really rusted bolts on my 72 xl250. i  made the 50/50
mix
> > > > applied it three times over the course of a few hours  to one of the
bolts
> > > > and nothing. i heated the offending bolt, applied  some more and
nothing. i
> > > > moved too another bolt applied the aero kroil  twice, heated the bolt
and
> > > > gave it another shot of kroil and  wha-la, off came the bolt. i put the
kroil
> > > > on the first bolt and off it  came and with no nasty, dangerous acetone
> > > > fumes. i swear by aero  kroil.
> > > >
> > > > --- On Fri, 11/6/09, rf145@  <rf145@> wrote:
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > From:  rf145@ <rf145@>
> > > > Subject: Re: [MAICOMOTORCYCLES]  Re: Heres my latest bike stand
> > > > To:  MAICOMOTORCYCLES@To:  To:
> > > > Date: Friday, November  6, 2009, 3:22 PM
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Read this:
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > one of the smartest engineers I know sent me this.  I  thought I would
bass
> > > > it on.  Personnally I have used can kroil  and aeroKroil (not mentioned
in
> > > > this but it is an arisol version of  cankroil) with phenominal success,
but
> > > > it is hard to come by and  spendy.  I may mix a homebrew batch and put
it in
> > > > a seal  container...
> > > >
> > > > Machinist's Workshop Magazine (March/April  or May/June, 2007)
> > > > actually tested penetrants for break out torque  on rusted nuts.
> > > > Significant results! They are below, as forwarded  by an
> > > > ex-student and professional machinist, Bud Baker.
> > > >
> > > > They arranged a subjective test of all the popular penetrants
> > > > with the control being the torque required to remove the nut
> > > > from a "scientifically rusted" environment.
> > > >
> > > > *Penetrating  oil .... Average load*
> > > >
> > > > None ............ ......... 516  pounds
> > > > WD-40 ............ ...... 238 pounds
> > > > PB Blaster  ............ . 214 pounds
> > > > Liquid Wrench ..... 127 pounds
> > > > Kano  Kroil ............ 106 pounds
> > > > ATF-Acetone mix....53  pounds
> > > >
> > > > The ATF-Acetone mix was a "home brew" mix of 50 - 50  automatic
> > > > transmission fluid and acetone. Note the "home brew" was  better
> > > > than any commercial product in this one particular  test. Our
> > > > local machinist group mixed up a batch, and we all now  use it
> > > > with equally good results. Note also that "Liquid Wrench"  is
> > > > about as good as "Kroil" for about 20% of the price
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > In a message dated 11/6/2009 6:07:44 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
> > > > loosemyshirtkurt@ yahoo.com writes:
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > I bought it with the head off.I haven't un bolted the  cylinder yet.But
it
> > > > don't turn over with the
> > > > kick starter.I been spraying the piston with liquid  wrench for the past
> > > > week.
> > > >   I'm going to Walmart and look for thar Kroil  oil.
> > > >             Harbour Frieght for a rubber mallet.
> > > >
> > > > --- On Fri,  11/6/09, Crash <mark.baird@dot. pima.gov>  wrote:
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > From:  Crash <mark.baird@dot. pima.gov>
> > > > Subject:  [MAICOMOTORCYCLES] Re: Heres my latest bike stand
> > > > To:  MAICOMOTORCYCLES@ yahoogroups. com
> > > > Date: Friday, November  6, 2009, 2:16 PM
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > You took off the head. Does the cylinder come off or is  it stuck?
> > > >
> > > > --- In _MAICOMOTORCYCLES@ yahoogroups.  com_
> > > >
(http://us.mc592.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=MAICOMOTORCYCLES@yahoogroups.com)
, Kurt Lund
> > > > <loosemyshirtkurt@ ...>  wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > The cases are empty,should I put the  Kohl oil in there or regular
oil?I
> > > > should probly put the  head back on and squirt the oil through the spark
> > > > plug  hole?It's at Top dead center.the piston,that is.
> > > > >  Â The guy I bought it from thought the bottom end is  frozen
,because he
> > > > pulled it around with a vehicle in gear  and it skided all over.I can't
fet
> > > > in gear now.
> > > > >  Â  Thank you!Greg man!Heres a site you might not been  it's not
related
> > > > though,music.
> > > > > _http://jazzfusion.  tv/bootlegaudio. 1176.html_
> > > > (http://jazzfusion.tv/bootlegaudio.1176.html)
> > > > >
> > > > > --- On Fri,  11/6/09, Greg McManus <pappadyck@ ..> wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > From: Greg McManus <pappadyck@  ..>
> > > > > Subject: Re: [MAICOMOTORCYCLES] Heres my  latest bike stand
> > > > > To: _MAICOMOTORCYCLES@ yahoogroups.  com_ (http://
> > > > us.mc592.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=MAICOMOTORCYCLES@yahoogroups.com)
> > > > > Date: Friday, November 6, 2009, 6:47  AM
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > Â
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > pull  the motor and get the cylinder vertical and try the marvel  but
i
> > > > use kroil. keep adding a little ever 15 minutes  or so for a couple of
hours
> > > > then give it a try. if it is'nt  loose yet use a propane or mapp gas
torch,
> > > > don't use  oxy/acetylene unless you are very careful, and heat it to 
about
> > > > 250 deg.. this should knock it loose.
> > > > >
> > > > >  --- On Fri, 11/6/09, Kurt Lund <loosemyshirtkurt@  yahoo.com> wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > From: Kurt  Lund <loosemyshirtkurt@ yahoo.com>
> > > > > Subject:  [MAICOMOTORCYCLES] Heres my latest bike stand
> > > > > To:  MAICOMOTORCYCLES@ yahoogroups. com
> > > > > Date: Friday,  November 6, 2009, 2:05 AM
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > Â
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > gi.ebay.com/ ebaymotors/ ws/eBayISAPI.  dll?ViewItem& item=18042915205
> > > > 9&ssPageName= ADME:  B:EF:MOTORS: 1123Â
> > > > > Â  I picked up that 78  400 it's siezed.How does that marvels mystery
oil
> > > >  work?
> > > > > Â  I fill the trany up with it and let it  sit.Or get a rubber mallet
and
> > > > try beating the cylinder  off?
> > > > >  Â Cheers,Kurt
> > > > >
> > > >
> > >
> >
>

I have billet replacements available at www.motocentre-maico.com in the "Product
Catalog Pages", under "Billet Parts".

--- 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.
> >
>

good stuff Kroil, I have used it on all sorts of stubborn stuff.....Fritz you
probably buy it on line. I need to find a place locally to buy more... I am just
about out. schucks does not carry it... maybe Napa

--- In MAICOMOTORCYCLES@yahoogroups.com, "Mega490" <mega490@...> wrote:
>
> When we do our gas turbine inspections or overhauls the first thing we do when
the unit is shut down is have a couple roustabouts spray every fastener down
with Kroil, it really helps keeping broken bolts to a minimum. If you think
removing a broken 6mm or 8mm screw can be tough you should try a 1-3/4" cap
screw!
>
> Another good product is Free-All, used to be made by John Crane Co. While not
as good as Kroil it would be my second choice.
>
> Fritz
>
> --- In MAICOMOTORCYCLES@yahoogroups.com, "travisagle" <travisagle@> wrote:
> >
> > Another thing I have used Kroil for is removing stubborn decals and decal
residue from painted or plastic surfaces.  It won't attack the paint or plastic
like lacquer thinner or acetone will and it doesn't leave the residue like they
do once they evaporate.
> >
> > --- In MAICOMOTORCYCLES@yahoogroups.com, rf145@ wrote:
> > >
> > > I personally love Kroil too. I still have 4 cans  of the stuff I bought
> > > when they were having a sale. I use it all the time and it  works wonders.
> > >
> > > I just used it on a stuck piston (from sitting too  many years) in a 1976
> > > YZ 250. I let it soak for two days and with a minor amount  of force, the
top
> > > end came right off.
> > >
> > > The post I copied and pasted came from another yahoo  forum and looked
> > > legit. I also wanted to try it as it is a cheap alternative to  Kroil. No
need
> > > to bother now, thank you.
> > >
> > > Richard
> > >
> > >
> > > In a message dated 11/6/2009 8:57:37 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
> > > pappadyck@ writes:
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > a few weeks after i read this the first time not too long  ago i needed to
> > > remove a couple of really rusted bolts on my 72 xl250. i  made the 50/50
mix
> > > applied it three times over the course of a few hours  to one of the bolts
> > > and nothing. i heated the offending bolt, applied  some more and nothing.
i
> > > moved too another bolt applied the aero kroil  twice, heated the bolt and
> > > gave it another shot of kroil and  wha-la, off came the bolt. i put the
kroil
> > > on the first bolt and off it  came and with no nasty, dangerous acetone
> > > fumes. i swear by aero  kroil.
> > >
> > > --- On Fri, 11/6/09, rf145@  <rf145@> wrote:
> > >
> > >
> > > From:  rf145@ <rf145@>
> > > Subject: Re: [MAICOMOTORCYCLES]  Re: Heres my latest bike stand
> > > To:  MAICOMOTORCYCLES@To:  To:
> > > Date: Friday, November  6, 2009, 3:22 PM
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Read this:
> > >
> > >
> > > one of the smartest engineers I know sent me this.  I  thought I would
bass
> > > it on.  Personnally I have used can kroil  and aeroKroil (not mentioned in
> > > this but it is an arisol version of  cankroil) with phenominal success,
but
> > > it is hard to come by and  spendy.  I may mix a homebrew batch and put it
in
> > > a seal  container...
> > >
> > > Machinist's Workshop Magazine (March/April  or May/June, 2007)
> > > actually tested penetrants for break out torque  on rusted nuts.
> > > Significant results! They are below, as forwarded  by an
> > > ex-student and professional machinist, Bud Baker.
> > >
> > > They arranged a subjective test of all the popular penetrants
> > > with the control being the torque required to remove the nut
> > > from a "scientifically rusted" environment.
> > >
> > > *Penetrating  oil .... Average load*
> > >
> > > None ............ ......... 516  pounds
> > > WD-40 ............ ...... 238 pounds
> > > PB Blaster  ............ . 214 pounds
> > > Liquid Wrench ..... 127 pounds
> > > Kano  Kroil ............ 106 pounds
> > > ATF-Acetone mix....53  pounds
> > >
> > > The ATF-Acetone mix was a "home brew" mix of 50 - 50  automatic
> > > transmission fluid and acetone. Note the "home brew" was  better
> > > than any commercial product in this one particular  test. Our
> > > local machinist group mixed up a batch, and we all now  use it
> > > with equally good results. Note also that "Liquid Wrench"  is
> > > about as good as "Kroil" for about 20% of the price
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > In a message dated 11/6/2009 6:07:44 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
> > > loosemyshirtkurt@ yahoo.com writes:
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > I bought it with the head off.I haven't un bolted the  cylinder yet.But it
> > > don't turn over with the
> > > kick starter.I been spraying the piston with liquid  wrench for the past
> > > week.
> > >   I'm going to Walmart and look for thar Kroil  oil.
> > >             Harbour Frieght for a rubber mallet.
> > >
> > > --- On Fri,  11/6/09, Crash <mark.baird@dot. pima.gov>  wrote:
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > From:  Crash <mark.baird@dot. pima.gov>
> > > Subject:  [MAICOMOTORCYCLES] Re: Heres my latest bike stand
> > > To:  MAICOMOTORCYCLES@ yahoogroups. com
> > > Date: Friday, November  6, 2009, 2:16 PM
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > You took off the head. Does the cylinder come off or is  it stuck?
> > >
> > > --- In _MAICOMOTORCYCLES@ yahoogroups.  com_
> > >
(http://us.mc592.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=MAICOMOTORCYCLES@yahoogroups.com)
, Kurt Lund
> > > <loosemyshirtkurt@ ...>  wrote:
> > > >
> > > > The cases are empty,should I put the  Kohl oil in there or regular oil?I
> > > should probly put the  head back on and squirt the oil through the spark
> > > plug  hole?It's at Top dead center.the piston,that is.
> > > >  Â The guy I bought it from thought the bottom end is  frozen ,because
he
> > > pulled it around with a vehicle in gear  and it skided all over.I can't
fet
> > > in gear now.
> > > >  Â  Thank you!Greg man!Heres a site you might not been  it's not
related
> > > though,music.
> > > > _http://jazzfusion.  tv/bootlegaudio. 1176.html_
> > > (http://jazzfusion.tv/bootlegaudio.1176.html)
> > > >
> > > > --- On Fri,  11/6/09, Greg McManus <pappadyck@ ..> wrote:
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > From: Greg McManus <pappadyck@  ..>
> > > > Subject: Re: [MAICOMOTORCYCLES] Heres my  latest bike stand
> > > > To: _MAICOMOTORCYCLES@ yahoogroups.  com_ (http://
> > > us.mc592.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=MAICOMOTORCYCLES@yahoogroups.com)
> > > > Date: Friday, November 6, 2009, 6:47  AM
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Â
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > pull  the motor and get the cylinder vertical and try the marvel  but i
> > > use kroil. keep adding a little ever 15 minutes  or so for a couple of
hours
> > > then give it a try. if it is'nt  loose yet use a propane or mapp gas
torch,
> > > don't use  oxy/acetylene unless you are very careful, and heat it to 
about
> > > 250 deg.. this should knock it loose.
> > > >
> > > >  --- On Fri, 11/6/09, Kurt Lund <loosemyshirtkurt@  yahoo.com> wrote:
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > From: Kurt  Lund <loosemyshirtkurt@ yahoo.com>
> > > > Subject:  [MAICOMOTORCYCLES] Heres my latest bike stand
> > > > To:  MAICOMOTORCYCLES@ yahoogroups. com
> > > > Date: Friday,  November 6, 2009, 2:05 AM
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Â
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > gi.ebay.com/ ebaymotors/ ws/eBayISAPI.  dll?ViewItem& item=18042915205
> > > 9&ssPageName= ADME:  B:EF:MOTORS: 1123Â
> > > > Â  I picked up that 78  400 it's siezed.How does that marvels mystery
oil
> > >  work?
> > > > Â  I fill the trany up with it and let it  sit.Or get a rubber mallet
and
> > > try beating the cylinder  off?
> > > >  Â Cheers,Kurt
> > > >
> > >
> >
>

travis, have you tried a hair dyer to help remove old decals. I keep one in my
shop. I think I picked it up at goodwill for a couple of bucks.. that way I
don't get in trouble with my better half. I find it important to keep her
happy.....

--- In MAICOMOTORCYCLES@yahoogroups.com, "travisagle" <travisagle@...> wrote:
>
> Another thing I have used Kroil for is removing stubborn decals and decal
residue from painted or plastic surfaces.  It won't attack the paint or plastic
like lacquer thinner or acetone will and it doesn't leave the residue like they
do once they evaporate.
>
> --- In MAICOMOTORCYCLES@yahoogroups.com, rf145@ wrote:
> >
> > I personally love Kroil too. I still have 4 cans  of the stuff I bought
> > when they were having a sale. I use it all the time and it  works wonders.
> >
> > I just used it on a stuck piston (from sitting too  many years) in a 1976
> > YZ 250. I let it soak for two days and with a minor amount  of force, the
top
> > end came right off.
> >
> > The post I copied and pasted came from another yahoo  forum and looked
> > legit. I also wanted to try it as it is a cheap alternative to  Kroil. No
need
> > to bother now, thank you.
> >
> > Richard
> >
> >
> > In a message dated 11/6/2009 8:57:37 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
> > pappadyck@ writes:
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > a few weeks after i read this the first time not too long  ago i needed to
> > remove a couple of really rusted bolts on my 72 xl250. i  made the 50/50 mix
> > applied it three times over the course of a few hours  to one of the bolts
> > and nothing. i heated the offending bolt, applied  some more and nothing. i
> > moved too another bolt applied the aero kroil  twice, heated the bolt and
> > gave it another shot of kroil and  wha-la, off came the bolt. i put the
kroil
> > on the first bolt and off it  came and with no nasty, dangerous acetone
> > fumes. i swear by aero  kroil.
> >
> > --- On Fri, 11/6/09, rf145@  <rf145@> wrote:
> >
> >
> > From:  rf145@ <rf145@>
> > Subject: Re: [MAICOMOTORCYCLES]  Re: Heres my latest bike stand
> > To:  MAICOMOTORCYCLES@To:  To:
> > Date: Friday, November  6, 2009, 3:22 PM
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Read this:
> >
> >
> > one of the smartest engineers I know sent me this.  I  thought I would bass
> > it on.  Personnally I have used can kroil  and aeroKroil (not mentioned in
> > this but it is an arisol version of  cankroil) with phenominal success, but
> > it is hard to come by and  spendy.  I may mix a homebrew batch and put it in
> > a seal  container...
> >
> > Machinist's Workshop Magazine (March/April  or May/June, 2007)
> > actually tested penetrants for break out torque  on rusted nuts.
> > Significant results! They are below, as forwarded  by an
> > ex-student and professional machinist, Bud Baker.
> >
> > They arranged a subjective test of all the popular penetrants
> > with the control being the torque required to remove the nut
> > from a "scientifically rusted" environment.
> >
> > *Penetrating  oil .... Average load*
> >
> > None ............ ......... 516  pounds
> > WD-40 ............ ...... 238 pounds
> > PB Blaster  ............ . 214 pounds
> > Liquid Wrench ..... 127 pounds
> > Kano  Kroil ............ 106 pounds
> > ATF-Acetone mix....53  pounds
> >
> > The ATF-Acetone mix was a "home brew" mix of 50 - 50  automatic
> > transmission fluid and acetone. Note the "home brew" was  better
> > than any commercial product in this one particular  test. Our
> > local machinist group mixed up a batch, and we all now  use it
> > with equally good results. Note also that "Liquid Wrench"  is
> > about as good as "Kroil" for about 20% of the price
> >
> >
> >
> > In a message dated 11/6/2009 6:07:44 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
> > loosemyshirtkurt@ yahoo.com writes:
> >
> >
> >
> > I bought it with the head off.I haven't un bolted the  cylinder yet.But it
> > don't turn over with the
> > kick starter.I been spraying the piston with liquid  wrench for the past
> > week.
> >   I'm going to Walmart and look for thar Kroil  oil.
> >             Harbour Frieght for a rubber mallet.
> >
> > --- On Fri,  11/6/09, Crash <mark.baird@dot. pima.gov>  wrote:
> >
> >
> >
> > From:  Crash <mark.baird@dot. pima.gov>
> > Subject:  [MAICOMOTORCYCLES] Re: Heres my latest bike stand
> > To:  MAICOMOTORCYCLES@ yahoogroups. com
> > Date: Friday, November  6, 2009, 2:16 PM
> >
> >
> >
> > You took off the head. Does the cylinder come off or is  it stuck?
> >
> > --- In _MAICOMOTORCYCLES@ yahoogroups.  com_
> >
(http://us.mc592.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=MAICOMOTORCYCLES@yahoogroups.com)
, Kurt Lund
> > <loosemyshirtkurt@ ...>  wrote:
> > >
> > > The cases are empty,should I put the  Kohl oil in there or regular oil?I
> > should probly put the  head back on and squirt the oil through the spark
> > plug  hole?It's at Top dead center.the piston,that is.
> > >  Â The guy I bought it from thought the bottom end is  frozen ,because he
> > pulled it around with a vehicle in gear  and it skided all over.I can't fet
> > in gear now.
> > >  Â  Thank you!Greg man!Heres a site you might not been  it's not related
> > though,music.
> > > _http://jazzfusion.  tv/bootlegaudio. 1176.html_
> > (http://jazzfusion.tv/bootlegaudio.1176.html)
> > >
> > > --- On Fri,  11/6/09, Greg McManus <pappadyck@ ..> wrote:
> > >
> > >
> > > From: Greg McManus <pappadyck@  ..>
> > > Subject: Re: [MAICOMOTORCYCLES] Heres my  latest bike stand
> > > To: _MAICOMOTORCYCLES@ yahoogroups.  com_ (http://
> > us.mc592.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=MAICOMOTORCYCLES@yahoogroups.com)
> > > Date: Friday, November 6, 2009, 6:47  AM
> > >
> > >
> > > Â
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > pull  the motor and get the cylinder vertical and try the marvel  but i
> > use kroil. keep adding a little ever 15 minutes  or so for a couple of
hours
> > then give it a try. if it is'nt  loose yet use a propane or mapp gas torch,
> > don't use  oxy/acetylene unless you are very careful, and heat it to  about
> > 250 deg.. this should knock it loose.
> > >
> > >  --- On Fri, 11/6/09, Kurt Lund <loosemyshirtkurt@  yahoo.com> wrote:
> > >
> > >
> > > From: Kurt  Lund <loosemyshirtkurt@ yahoo.com>
> > > Subject:  [MAICOMOTORCYCLES] Heres my latest bike stand
> > > To:  MAICOMOTORCYCLES@ yahoogroups. com
> > > Date: Friday,  November 6, 2009, 2:05 AM
> > >
> > >
> > > Â
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > gi.ebay.com/ ebaymotors/ ws/eBayISAPI.  dll?ViewItem& item=18042915205
> > 9&ssPageName= ADME:  B:EF:MOTORS: 1123Â
> > > Â  I picked up that 78  400 it's siezed.How does that marvels mystery oil
> >  work?
> > > Â  I fill the trany up with it and let it  sit.Or get a rubber mallet and
> > try beating the cylinder  off?
> > >  Â Cheers,Kurt
> > >
> >
>

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.
> >
>

Have you checked with all our normal parts suppliers? Canadian Maico,
MotoCentre, East Coast Maico, So Cal Maico, NW Maico and CZ, Maico Only?

Fritz

--- In MAICOMOTORCYCLES@yahoogroups.com, jenni alexander
<clownswilleatme502@...> wrote:
>
>
> I WAS LOOKING FOR A PISTON FOR MY 1983 MAICO 490 THE SIZE IS 87.00MM BUT CANT
SEEM TO FIND ONE. CAN ANYBODY HELP ME OUT PLEASE OR CAN ANY OTHER PISTON FROM
ANY OTHER BIKE WORK FOR MY 490 THANKS FOR ALL YOUR TIME.
>
> _________________________________________________________________
> Hotmail: Trusted email with Microsoft's powerful SPAM protection.
> http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/177141664/direct/01/
> http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/177141664/direct/01/
>

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.
>

Will A front brake stay off a 77 fit my 82.

Hey Randy, that is cool you have had those bikes all these years... In 76 I
bought a 250 KTM MC5 I still have that bike and it still runs like a bat out of
... that hot place. It still has the stock piston in it. Yes I raced that bike
over a 100 times not to mention the numerous trail rides. I think I will never
get rid of that bike....
Not a Maico I know but I figure it comes from the same part of Europe.

--- In MAICOMOTORCYCLES@yahoogroups.com, "rakkwhite" <rakkwhite@...> wrote:
>
> Hi All,
>
> I just found this group. I've owned a 250 Maico 4 speed for about 30 years,
but it hasn't been run since the '80s.
>
> My question is, what year is it?
> My registration says it's a '75, but the database says it's a '74.
>
> Motor number:   U279114
> Frame number:   394877
>
> I bought this in 1979 from a shop in San Pedro, Ca (I think it was DMG
Cycle?). It took every dime I made from my first summer job in High School. It's
followed me around from place to place since then, (along with a '69 Mini-Trail
50).The bike is pretty much original, except the plastic is falling apart, and
surface rust on everything.
>
> Thanks, Randy
>

Wow, a stock bike. That is going to be a nice project.... The cost will depend
on the condition of the forks and Engine.(thats were the real money is) the
shocks will need to be replaced. maybe they can be rebuilt and if this ends up a
show bike then yea other wise, a nice set of WP will quite nicely...Good luck!
the one thing I learned about building a Maico is that you must not compromise
on anything... if you do it will break...this is especiall true of the
motor....If the part is questionable-replace it...and that is why Maicos can get
expensive.. but worth it....

--- In MAICOMOTORCYCLES@yahoogroups.com, "travisagle" <travisagle@...> wrote:
>
> Randy,
>
> That's a true 74.5 GP, one of the most desirable and collectible vintage era
MX bikes.  Fortunately, most of the parts you would need to restore the bike are
readily available.  Like Rick said, be prepared to spend a few thousand dollars
but remember, those GPs will just continue to go up in value over the long run.
>
> --- In MAICOMOTORCYCLES@yahoogroups.com, "rakkwhite" <rakkwhite@> wrote:
> >
> > Pictures are posted under the album named "1974.5 MC250"
> >
> > --- In MAICOMOTORCYCLES@yahoogroups.com, "rakkwhite" <rakkwhite@> wrote:
> > >
> > > Thanks. I always assumed it was a '75, and not eligible for vintage
motocross, so I never did anything with it.
> > >
> > > I'll post some photos in the next few days. I only put a dozen or so rides
on it back in the day, so it's not destroyed, just weathered. I never raced it,
I just wanted a fast bike for messing around in the desert. The plastic is
brittle, and the rubber parts are cracked. It's also home to about a billion
black widow spiders.
> > >
> > > I never rode it that much because the ignition wasn't reliable. I'd get
about 1/2 hour out from the truck and it would die. I finally figured out that
the allen screws that held the timing plate down were bottoming against the
case. I thought it was torqued properly, but there was enough slack to allow the
timing to shift around from the vibration.
> > >
> > > By the time I figured it out, I had moved on to a long travel (and
reliable) Honda 4 stroke. I kept the Maico for friends that wanted to ride,
they'd get the Honda and I would ride the Maico. I eventually got a real job,
wife, & kids. I got rid of the Hondas and Kawasakis, but I couldn't bring myself
to get rid of the Maico. The last time I rode it was 1990 or 91.
> > >
> > > Thanks, Randy
> > >
> > > --- In MAICOMOTORCYCLES@yahoogroups.com, "Rick McDowell" <compspec@>
wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Randy,
> > > >
> > > > It is a 1974 1/2 Maico 250 motocrosser with the close ratio tranny.  It
is
> > > > not a 1975 model, either the early or later model.  Check out the Great
> > > > Maico Database on our website.
> > > > http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/MAICOMOTORCYCLES/
> > > >
> > > > I also have a '74.5 Maico and a '69 Mini Trail I have kept with me all
these
> > > > years.  It is a highly sought after bike and worth restoring unless it
has
> > > > been totally destroyed.  Post some photos of it in the Photo Section and
we
> > > > may be able to tell you more about it and what it is currently worth.
> > > >
> > > > Rick Mc
> > > > Iowa
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > > Hi All,
> > > > >
> > > > > I just found this group. I've owned a 250 Maico 4 speed for about 30
> > > > > years, but it hasn't been run since the '80s.
> > > > >
> > > > > My question is, what year is it?
> > > > > My registration says it's a '75, but the database says it's a '74.
> > > > >
> > > > > Motor number:   U279114
> > > > > Frame number:   394877
> > > > >
> > > > > I bought this in 1979 from a shop in San Pedro, Ca (I think it was DMG
> > > > > Cycle?). It took every dime I made from my first summer job in High
> > > > > School. It's followed me around from place to place since then, (along
> > > > > with a '69 Mini-Trail 50).The bike is pretty much original, except the
> > > > > plastic is falling apart, and surface rust on everything.
> > > > >
> > > > > Thanks, Randy
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > ------------------------------------
> > > > >
> > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > >
> > >
> >
>

You have to access it from the website, not email.  You also have to be signed
into the group to access it.  On the left is a list of menu items.....Home
Messages Files Photos Links Database, etc.  Click the word "Database".

Here it is if that doesn't work.

http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/MAICOMOTORCYCLES/database

--- In MAICOMOTORCYCLES@yahoogroups.com, "C.J. Mahler" <joemaico@...> wrote:
>
> Travis,
>   I to have tried to enter our Maico database to no avail. There is no LINK
to left on any of these blogs. Is there some place else I should be looking? 
>
> --- On Tue, 11/10/09, travisagle <travisagle@...> wrote:
>
> From: travisagle <travisagle@...>
> Subject: [MAICOMOTORCYCLES] Re: How to ID a Maico
> To: MAICOMOTORCYCLES@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Tuesday, November 10, 2009, 12:41 PM
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>  
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>       Click on the database link to the left.  Select the Official Maico
Registry.  It's easiest to read if you select "Printable Report" or do a search
on year, displacement, or partial frame number, etc.
>
>
>
> --- In MAICOMOTORCYCLES@ yahoogroups. com, "Jim" <jeg1234@ > wrote:
>
> >
>
> > I'm going to go look at a potential addition to the stable.  I've looked
through this site for a chart of engine and frame date codes or other means of
telling me what it is, but I haven't found it.
>
> > Is there one, or have I just overlooked it?  Help??
>
> >
>

Randy,

That's a true 74.5 GP, one of the most desirable and collectible vintage era MX
bikes.  Fortunately, most of the parts you would need to restore the bike are
readily available.  Like Rick said, be prepared to spend a few thousand dollars
but remember, those GPs will just continue to go up in value over the long run.

--- In MAICOMOTORCYCLES@yahoogroups.com, "rakkwhite" <rakkwhite@...> wrote:
>
> Pictures are posted under the album named "1974.5 MC250"
>
> --- In MAICOMOTORCYCLES@yahoogroups.com, "rakkwhite" <rakkwhite@> wrote:
> >
> > Thanks. I always assumed it was a '75, and not eligible for vintage
motocross, so I never did anything with it.
> >
> > I'll post some photos in the next few days. I only put a dozen or so rides
on it back in the day, so it's not destroyed, just weathered. I never raced it,
I just wanted a fast bike for messing around in the desert. The plastic is
brittle, and the rubber parts are cracked. It's also home to about a billion
black widow spiders.
> >
> > I never rode it that much because the ignition wasn't reliable. I'd get
about 1/2 hour out from the truck and it would die. I finally figured out that
the allen screws that held the timing plate down were bottoming against the
case. I thought it was torqued properly, but there was enough slack to allow the
timing to shift around from the vibration.
> >
> > By the time I figured it out, I had moved on to a long travel (and reliable)
Honda 4 stroke. I kept the Maico for friends that wanted to ride, they'd get the
Honda and I would ride the Maico. I eventually got a real job, wife, & kids. I
got rid of the Hondas and Kawasakis, but I couldn't bring myself to get rid of
the Maico. The last time I rode it was 1990 or 91.
> >
> > Thanks, Randy
> >
> > --- In MAICOMOTORCYCLES@yahoogroups.com, "Rick McDowell" <compspec@> wrote:
> > >
> > > Randy,
> > >
> > > It is a 1974 1/2 Maico 250 motocrosser with the close ratio tranny.  It is
> > > not a 1975 model, either the early or later model.  Check out the Great
> > > Maico Database on our website.
> > > http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/MAICOMOTORCYCLES/
> > >
> > > I also have a '74.5 Maico and a '69 Mini Trail I have kept with me all
these
> > > years.  It is a highly sought after bike and worth restoring unless it has
> > > been totally destroyed.  Post some photos of it in the Photo Section and
we
> > > may be able to tell you more about it and what it is currently worth.
> > >
> > > Rick Mc
> > > Iowa
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > > Hi All,
> > > >
> > > > I just found this group. I've owned a 250 Maico 4 speed for about 30
> > > > years, but it hasn't been run since the '80s.
> > > >
> > > > My question is, what year is it?
> > > > My registration says it's a '75, but the database says it's a '74.
> > > >
> > > > Motor number:   U279114
> > > > Frame number:   394877
> > > >
> > > > I bought this in 1979 from a shop in San Pedro, Ca (I think it was DMG
> > > > Cycle?). It took every dime I made from my first summer job in High
> > > > School. It's followed me around from place to place since then, (along
> > > > with a '69 Mini-Trail 50).The bike is pretty much original, except the
> > > > plastic is falling apart, and surface rust on everything.
> > > >
> > > > Thanks, Randy
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > ------------------------------------
> > > >
> > > > Yahoo! Groups Links
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> >
>

Hi Mike,

I have no first hand knowledge of the tubliss system but was riding with a
friend and Chuck Sun this summer. Chuck was running the Tubliss system in his
KTM's tires and was really impressed and feels the tubliss system is a great
investment for a race bike.

Fritz

--- In MAICOMOTORCYCLES@yahoogroups.com, "Mike" <domanch@...> wrote:
>
> I stumbled across this the other day after a flat from a broken valve stem and
then a pinched tube ended Race Day before it even began.  Even though the MXA
Crazies think it is a great product, I am always skeptical -
>
> What do you think?
>
> http://www.nuetech.com/tubliss.shtml
>

I stumbled across this the other day after a flat from a broken valve stem and
then a pinched tube ended Race Day before it even began.  Even though the MXA
Crazies think it is a great product, I am always skeptical -

What do you think?

http://www.nuetech.com/tubliss.shtml

Randy,

I looked at your 74.5 250 Maico in the Photo section.  It looks like a good
core bike for a restoration.  If you sell it I would put it on ebay for the
best price.  Sounds like you like it a lot and will probably keep it.   A
restoration done right could run you $3000-4000 but you would have a very
nice Maico when you are done.  This certainly is a Maico that deserves to be
restored.

Have fun with it and remember that all of us here can help with anything you
encounter.

Rick Mc
Iowa
'74.5 450
'74.5 400
'74.5 250
'73 400
'73 CZ 250
'69 Mini Trail 50


> Pictures are posted under the album named "1974.5 MC250"
>
> --- In MAICOMOTORCYCLES@yahoogroups.com, "rakkwhite" <rakkwhite@...>
> wrote:
>>
>> Thanks. I always assumed it was a '75, and not eligible for vintage
>> motocross, so I never did anything with it.
>>
>> I'll post some photos in the next few days. I only put a dozen or so
>> rides on it back in the day, so it's not destroyed, just weathered. I
>> never raced it, I just wanted a fast bike for messing around in the
>> desert. The plastic is brittle, and the rubber parts are cracked. It's
>> also home to about a billion black widow spiders.
>>
>> I never rode it that much because the ignition wasn't reliable. I'd get
>> about 1/2 hour out from the truck and it would die. I finally figured out
>> that the allen screws that held the timing plate down were bottoming
>> against the case. I thought it was torqued properly, but there was enough
>> slack to allow the timing to shift around from the vibration.
>>
>> By the time I figured it out, I had moved on to a long travel (and
>> reliable) Honda 4 stroke. I kept the Maico for friends that wanted to
>> ride, they'd get the Honda and I would ride the Maico. I eventually got a
>> real job, wife, & kids. I got rid of the Hondas and Kawasakis, but I
>> couldn't bring myself to get rid of the Maico. The last time I rode it
>> was 1990 or 91.
>>
>> Thanks, Randy
>>
>> --- In MAICOMOTORCYCLES@yahoogroups.com, "Rick McDowell" <compspec@>
>> wrote:
>> >
>> > Randy,
>> >
>> > It is a 1974 1/2 Maico 250 motocrosser with the close ratio tranny.  It
>> > is
>> > not a 1975 model, either the early or later model.  Check out the Great
>> > Maico Database on our website.
>> > http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/MAICOMOTORCYCLES/
>> >
>> > I also have a '74.5 Maico and a '69 Mini Trail I have kept with me all
>> > these
>> > years.  It is a highly sought after bike and worth restoring unless it
>> > has
>> > been totally destroyed.  Post some photos of it in the Photo Section
>> > and we
>> > may be able to tell you more about it and what it is currently worth.
>> >
>> > Rick Mc
>> > Iowa
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > > Hi All,
>> > >
>> > > I just found this group. I've owned a 250 Maico 4 speed for about 30
>> > > years, but it hasn't been run since the '80s.
>> > >
>> > > My question is, what year is it?
>> > > My registration says it's a '75, but the database says it's a '74.
>> > >
>> > > Motor number:   U279114
>> > > Frame number:   394877
>> > >
>> > > I bought this in 1979 from a shop in San Pedro, Ca (I think it was
>> > > DMG
>> > > Cycle?). It took every dime I made from my first summer job in High
>> > > School. It's followed me around from place to place since then,
>> > > (along
>> > > with a '69 Mini-Trail 50).The bike is pretty much original, except
>> > > the
>> > > plastic is falling apart, and surface rust on everything.
>> > >
>> > > Thanks, Randy
>> > >
>> > >
>> > >
>> > > ------------------------------------
>> > >
>> > > Yahoo! Groups Links
>> > >
>> > >
>> > >
>> >
>>
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------------
>
> Yahoo! Groups Links
>
>
>

Pictures are posted under the album named "1974.5 MC250"

--- In MAICOMOTORCYCLES@yahoogroups.com, "rakkwhite" <rakkwhite@...> wrote:
>
> Thanks. I always assumed it was a '75, and not eligible for vintage motocross,
so I never did anything with it.
>
> I'll post some photos in the next few days. I only put a dozen or so rides on
it back in the day, so it's not destroyed, just weathered. I never raced it, I
just wanted a fast bike for messing around in the desert. The plastic is
brittle, and the rubber parts are cracked. It's also home to about a billion
black widow spiders.
>
> I never rode it that much because the ignition wasn't reliable. I'd get about
1/2 hour out from the truck and it would die. I finally figured out that the
allen screws that held the timing plate down were bottoming against the case. I
thought it was torqued properly, but there was enough slack to allow the timing
to shift around from the vibration.
>
> By the time I figured it out, I had moved on to a long travel (and reliable)
Honda 4 stroke. I kept the Maico for friends that wanted to ride, they'd get the
Honda and I would ride the Maico. I eventually got a real job, wife, & kids. I
got rid of the Hondas and Kawasakis, but I couldn't bring myself to get rid of
the Maico. The last time I rode it was 1990 or 91.
>
> Thanks, Randy
>
> --- In MAICOMOTORCYCLES@yahoogroups.com, "Rick McDowell" <compspec@> wrote:
> >
> > Randy,
> >
> > It is a 1974 1/2 Maico 250 motocrosser with the close ratio tranny.  It is
> > not a 1975 model, either the early or later model.  Check out the Great
> > Maico Database on our website.
> > http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/MAICOMOTORCYCLES/
> >
> > I also have a '74.5 Maico and a '69 Mini Trail I have kept with me all these
> > years.  It is a highly sought after bike and worth restoring unless it has
> > been totally destroyed.  Post some photos of it in the Photo Section and we
> > may be able to tell you more about it and what it is currently worth.
> >
> > Rick Mc
> > Iowa
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > > Hi All,
> > >
> > > I just found this group. I've owned a 250 Maico 4 speed for about 30
> > > years, but it hasn't been run since the '80s.
> > >
> > > My question is, what year is it?
> > > My registration says it's a '75, but the database says it's a '74.
> > >
> > > Motor number:   U279114
> > > Frame number:   394877
> > >
> > > I bought this in 1979 from a shop in San Pedro, Ca (I think it was DMG
> > > Cycle?). It took every dime I made from my first summer job in High
> > > School. It's followed me around from place to place since then, (along
> > > with a '69 Mini-Trail 50).The bike is pretty much original, except the
> > > plastic is falling apart, and surface rust on everything.
> > >
> > > Thanks, Randy
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