And speaking of the 501, there isn't much difference cc-wise between a 501 and 490, right? But the 501 is revered, held in awe, while the 490 is taken in ...
Probably has something to do with the 10 year gap between them and the rarity of the 501. The 501 was a one-of-a-kind. It came about in the age of 360CC...
I Can shed some light on the 501. I own a 73 501 that I started back racing on last year in the mo. series. There is a picture in the photo section, 47r. It...
I seen, but not ridden a few 501's. I grew up in So.Calif & worked for Bel-Ray at one time & got to set on a 501 at Wheelsmith that Greg was building for a...
Never owned one, never ridden one, have seen quite a few here in So. Cal. My first Maico was a 250 square barrel in a 501 frame with a laydown job. I took it...
Yes I remember the Maico shop in Singnal Hill, I bought my first 81' 490 from "Moto Mister" I think I know who did the enging swap, It was a local pro named...
Hi Howard Here are a few tips for making a 501 run better. The 501 is notorius for vibrating, I had my crank balanced and it made a world of difference. While...
... Hi Howard Here are a few tips for making a 501 run better. The 501 is notorius for vibrating, I had my crank balanced and it made a world of difference....
Great stuff Steve!! That space age exhaust putty is something I've needed, but didn't know what to look for. I've seen Steve's 501, it's a thing of beauty, it...
Krylon ??? I dont use Krylon,either. Rustoleum is a lil cheaper, and cover well. fact of the matter is, before the weekend is up, I will have seen what I hope...
I believe the name of the shop was Guy Lewis Motorcycles. Sold Bultaco, Husqvarna, Penton, Hodaka and Maico. He started out on Wardlow st in LongBeach around...
I am considering fitting my '79 250 Magnum with a Mikuni VM36 carb and dont know what jetting to start with as a baseline, have any of you guys done this...
Eric Cook at Maico Only has a Mik kit made especially for your bike. It is bolt on and go. It's a bit over $100. Includes spare jets and the proper piece of...
Dan: Your Right! I forgot that Moto Mister didn't start until about 1979 or so! I didn't think that MM would do something like the paint job that was talked...
I would estimate $500-1000 depending on engine condition and quality of shocks, etc. If it was assembled and running it might bring more, even in need of...
That's it. Moto Mister. It had decals on the tank that said "MM - Signal Hill" in place of the Maico decals. Travis ... 81' ... good ... a ... got ... also ...
I heat my boots up to 200 degrees F in the oven which makes them stretch over the inlet with ease. I have to wear mechanics gloves as the 200 degree boot can...
Carlos and I have put up some pictures of the '79 490 "Frankenbike" that we have for sale. Click on "Photos" on the left side of the site opening page, then...
I dragged out my maico parts since my Katoom is almost finished up! It's a 440 -80 and I meant to go through a serious resto. Will need new plastic, kick and...
Rage Racing: Excellent service, quality parts. Maico Only: Eric Cook is the premier Maico expert, prices are good, has lots of trick parts, be prepared to wait...
My 36mm Mikuni is jetted as per a dirt bike article from October 1980 on a 1980 250 Mega. The engine is the same, so the jetting works fine on my 1978 250...
Travis, I think it would be a cool idea and a valuable service to this group to post an anonymous ratings survey for the various Maico parts and service...
Thanks indy_maico, that is the info I need. I realise my bike may need slightly different jetting but a good baseline is always a great starting point. I am...
George, It would be helpful but there is only so much that the parameters of these Yahoo sites will allow us. Maybe I'll investigate the polls section to see...
I've bought stuff with success from Daryl Back at European Dirt in Silt Colorado. His website is: http://www.rof.net/yp/eurodirt/. Email: eurodirt@......
I've used both Maico Only and Rage Racing for parts, they're both a good source of parts and are competitive on prices. being in sweden you might have better...
I realize that as far as tips go this isn't much of one, but here it is for whatever it's worth. As any of you who have placed NOS swingarm decals on an '83,...
Well I did it. I had a batch of the unobtainium `76-`80 Maico GS rear fenders reproduced. The quality and detail is excellent. They are vacuum formed from...
Travis, Eric's Motorcycle Co. in Pasadena, CA and Eurocycles in Orangevale, CA are two more. I hope your able to do it. Thanks, GM ... of ... and ... grade ......
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