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Title: ***1981 MAICO 490 GS- 4 SALE - ENDS TONIGHT!!(THURS 15TH)***
Post by: markd on November 07, 2012, 06:01:54 pm
Hi guys. i have my genuine 81 490 GS up for sale. for more info on it check out the listing on ebay.

Mark.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/190750535352?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649
Title: Re: ***1981 MAICO 490 GS- FOR SALE***
Post by: John Orchard on November 07, 2012, 10:33:01 pm
I had my mind set on a Husky 500 but I'm looking at it.
Title: Re: ***1981 MAICO 490 GS- FOR SALE***
Post by: markd on November 08, 2012, 12:15:31 am
you know you want it!  ;D
Title: Re: ***1981 MAICO 490 GS- FOR SALE***
Post by: John Orchard on November 08, 2012, 10:39:07 am
Hmmm looks like it has come down to either a Husky 500 or Maico 490, I better do some homework.
Title: Re: ***1981 MAICO 490 GS- FOR SALE***
Post by: JohnnyO on November 08, 2012, 11:39:18 am
After owning 430 & 500 Husky's and a Maico 490 I can tell you right now the Maico is the better bike...
Title: Re: ***1981 MAICO 490 GS- FOR SALE***
Post by: STW996 on November 08, 2012, 01:52:37 pm
Credit to you Markd, gun looking bike!
Title: Re: ***1981 MAICO 490 GS- FOR SALE***
Post by: markd on November 08, 2012, 02:09:02 pm
thanks stw996, and your right johnnyO- i had a husky 430 for quite some time and the 490 is a whole other level above the huskys!
Title: Re: ***1981 MAICO 490 GS- FOR SALE***
Post by: markd on November 14, 2012, 10:58:26 pm
ebay auction ends thursday night 15/11/12. cheers.
Title: Re: ***1981 MAICO 490 GS- 4 SALE - ENDS TONIGHT!!(THURS 15TH)***
Post by: markd on November 15, 2012, 07:44:33 pm
ENDS TONIGHT ON EBAY. SEE LINK ABOVE. thanks guys.
Title: Re: ***1981 MAICO 490 GS- 4 SALE - ENDS TONIGHT!!(THURS 15TH)***
Post by: Nathan S on November 15, 2012, 08:19:26 pm
Did the GFC really happen, or did I just imagine it?
Title: Re: ***1981 MAICO 490 GS- 4 SALE - ENDS TONIGHT!!(THURS 15TH)***
Post by: PEZBerq on November 15, 2012, 08:39:34 pm
 :o :o Shows why Husky's are better than Maico's..... You don't need a platinum credit card to own one  : ;D ;D ;D I am just jealous  ::) Good luck if the buyers are out there. What would a MC model go for?
Title: Re: ***1981 MAICO 490 GS- 4 SALE - ENDS TONIGHT!!(THURS 15TH)***
Post by: evo550 on November 15, 2012, 08:40:54 pm
 :o That's a good sale.......if the highest bidder pays up.
But you'd be kicking yourself if you saw the buy it now price of the other 490 GS for sale.
http://www.justauto.com.au/justbikes/buy_and_sell/for_sale/JBW3227586?parent_page=%2Fjustbikes%2F&search_type_make=MAICO&search_details_earliest_year=&search_details_latest_year=&search_details_lowest_ccs=&search_details_highest_ccs=&search_details_lowest_price=&search_details_highest_price=&keywords=Keywords&search_category=&search_location_state=&item_position=0
Title: Re: ***1981 MAICO 490 GS- 4 SALE - ENDS TONIGHT!!(THURS 15TH)***
Post by: Nobby25 on November 15, 2012, 08:43:01 pm
Did the GFC really happen, or did I just imagine it?
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/221151042738?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
Is the tide turning or was it the eclipse?  :) :) :)
Title: Re: ***1981 MAICO 490 GS- 4 SALE - ENDS TONIGHT!!(THURS 15TH)***
Post by: paul on November 15, 2012, 08:56:53 pm
whats that smell
Title: Re: ***1981 MAICO 490 GS- 4 SALE - ENDS TONIGHT!!(THURS 15TH)***
Post by: paul on November 15, 2012, 08:57:43 pm
 :D    oh its fish
Title: Re: ***1981 MAICO 490 GS- 4 SALE - ENDS TONIGHT!!(THURS 15TH)***
Post by: Simo63 on November 15, 2012, 09:44:40 pm
Only 2 bidders (one of which has zero feedback) and it's at $12,100 with 20 minutes to go  :o :o :o :o :o :o
Title: Re: ***1981 MAICO 490 GS- 4 SALE - ENDS TONIGHT!!(THURS 15TH)***
Post by: firko on November 15, 2012, 09:46:32 pm
As much as I love Maicos, I think these things are getting way overpriced. They're indeed great bikes but they're fast becoming Metisse like rich guy bikes. You could build one hell of an IT 465H Yamaha + a decent 250H and still have some change to take the missus out for a nice lobster dinner for that kind of money.
Title: Re: ***1981 MAICO 490 GS- 4 SALE - ENDS TONIGHT!!(THURS 15TH)***
Post by: Simo63 on November 15, 2012, 09:59:12 pm
Silly question , what are the costs if you get someone to bid and bump up up the price ?  I mean if no outsider gets the final bid . I am new to this , anyone knows about this practice ? Is it legal ?  Tried to bid , got outbid very quick each time  ::) ::) ::)

So you're the guy with feedback of 7?  You haven't been outbid in a short time, your bids haven't been as much as the other bidder (mr zero feedback) placed on 10th November @ 16.33.

Here is the bidding list with 6 minutes to go (and looks like you are in the lead?? if you are the bidder with 7 feedback):

 Member Id: n***u( 7 )     AU $12,100.00 15-Nov-12 17:31:23 AEDST 
 Member Id: s***r( 0 )     AU $12,000.00 10-Nov-12 16:33:09 AEDST 
 Member Id: n***u( 7 )     AU $12,000.00 15-Nov-12 17:30:56 AEDST 
 Member Id: n***u( 7 )     AU $11,000.00 15-Nov-12 17:28:16 AEDST 
 Member Id: n***u( 7 )     AU $10,500.00 15-Nov-12 17:26:39 AEDST 
 Member Id: n***u( 7 )     AU $10,000.00 15-Nov-12 17:24:23 AEDST 
 Member Id: n***u( 7 )     AU $9,500.00 15-Nov-12 17:23:56 AEDST 
 Member Id: n***u( 7 )     AU $9,250.00 15-Nov-12 17:23:38 AEDST 
 Member Id: n***u( 7 )     AU $9,000.00 15-Nov-12 17:23:09 AEDST 
 Member Id: n***u( 7 )     AU $8,700.00 15-Nov-12 17:22:34 AEDST 
 Member Id: n***u( 7 )     AU $8,500.00 15-Nov-12 17:21:59 AEDST 
 Member Id: n***u( 7 )     AU $8,200.00 15-Nov-12 17:21:24 AEDST 
 Member Id: n***u( 7 )     AU $8,000.00 07-Nov-12 21:11:26 AEDST 
  Starting Price    AU $7,490.00 05-Nov-12 22:04:55 AEDST
Title: Re: ***1981 MAICO 490 GS- 4 SALE - ENDS TONIGHT!!(THURS 15TH)***
Post by: firko on November 15, 2012, 10:00:36 pm
Yeah, I smell fish alright ::). As nice as the bike is it ain't worth 12.5k. I've had two of this very model over the years. My twin shock 82 GS490 had a reed cylinder.
Quote
40mm Bing carb' with Rob-Start fitted (starts first/second kick COLD!)
On a change of subject, I may be showing my age but what it "Rob-Start'?
Title: Re: ***1981 MAICO 490 GS- 4 SALE - ENDS TONIGHT!!(THURS 15TH)***
Post by: Simo63 on November 15, 2012, 10:02:29 pm
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40mm Bing carb' with Rob-Start fitted (starts first/second kick COLD!)
On a change of subject, I may be showing my age but what it "Rob-Start'?

Sounds like it comes with a bloke named Rob who starts it for you  ;D
Title: Re: ***1981 MAICO 490 GS- 4 SALE - ENDS TONIGHT!!(THURS 15TH)***
Post by: firko on November 15, 2012, 10:08:11 pm
Looks like Walt's the winner. Add shipping from Batemans Bay to Adelaide and it turns into a near record price for a 490, except for the crazy money Philipino Jack paid a few years ago (Who remembers that little scenario?)
Title: Re: ***1981 MAICO 490 GS- 4 SALE - ENDS TONIGHT!!(THURS 15TH)***
Post by: Nathan S on November 15, 2012, 10:14:09 pm
Rob-start = cold start, with a typo that's been "fixed" by autocorrect. I assume.

$12k... Wow.

Title: Re: ***1981 MAICO 490 GS- 4 SALE - ENDS TONIGHT!!(THURS 15TH)***
Post by: Maicoman on November 15, 2012, 10:40:50 pm
Great result considering the bike was far from an original looking 81 GS490. I guess if the bike presents well, there is bound to be someone out there looking to fulfill their dream of owning an 81 Maico.
Extreme motorcycles in WA had an 81 Mega 2 for $20k on Trading Post for nearly 2 years. In the end it sold for around $13,200 which is unreal.
   Hope the new owner enjoys their new toy.
Title: Re: ***1981 MAICO 490 GS- 4 SALE - ENDS TONIGHT!!(THURS 15TH)***
Post by: 09.0 on November 16, 2012, 06:40:42 am
Great result considering the bike was far from an original looking 81 GS490. I guess if the bike presents well, there is bound to be someone out there looking to fulfill their dream of owning an 81 Maico.
Extreme motorcycles in WA had an 81 Mega 2 for $20k on Trading Post for nearly 2 years. In the end it sold for around $13,200 which is unreal.
   Hope the new owner enjoys their new toy.
my thoughts exactly. Well presented bike BUT all the gs stuff has been cut off. For me it's in no mans land as its not an mxer and its a chopped up gs to be made to look like an mxer. 12.5 k doesn't sit right with me either. Every body knows an mxer is worth more than a gs. One can't help but be sceptical about it.
Or mine in original trim is worth a small country....
Title: Re: ***1981 MAICO 490 GS- 4 SALE - ENDS TONIGHT!!(THURS 15TH)***
Post by: 3858 on November 16, 2012, 07:03:44 am
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Other-Makes-1981-Maico-490-/140883196788?pt=US_motorcycles&hash=item20cd4afb74

Has to go for 11k for everything to equal doesn't it? 
Title: Re: ***1981 MAICO 490 GS- 4 SALE - ENDS TONIGHT!!(THURS 15TH)***
Post by: JohnnyO on November 16, 2012, 08:10:30 am
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Other-Makes-1981-Maico-490-/140883196788?pt=US_motorcycles&hash=item20cd4afb74

Has to go for 11k for everything to equal doesn't it? 
It's in the US, they go for a lot less there.
Title: Re: ***1981 MAICO 490 GS- 4 SALE - ENDS TONIGHT!!(THURS 15TH)***
Post by: Maicoman on November 16, 2012, 08:11:53 am
I don't know if it's just me but it appears that the Euro bikes are really pulling good coin at the moment. Granted Euro bikes always seamed to command a better dollar but things like KX500's and other big bore Jap bikes have really died in the ar#e. I know every man and his dog is now importing bikes and the market is flooded but there has been some tasty Huskies go through Ebay of late for good $$$$.
  I would be very tempted to buy the GS 490 mentioned previously on Just bikes.
Title: Re: ***1981 MAICO 490 GS- 4 SALE - ENDS TONIGHT!!(THURS 15TH)***
Post by: 3858 on November 16, 2012, 08:38:48 am
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Other-Makes-1981-Maico-490-/140883196788?pt=US_motorcycles&hash=item20cd4afb74

Has to go for 11k for everything to equal doesn't it? 
It's in the US, they go for a lot less there.

World Economy!!!! ... about $1200 for import and duty??? Maybe a bit more..........
Title: Re: ***1981 MAICO 490 GS- 4 SALE - ENDS TONIGHT!!(THURS 15TH)***
Post by: markd on November 17, 2012, 04:40:42 pm
Just as surprised as the rest of you -but as the saying goes 'it's worth what someone is willing to pay for it.' I was just fortunate that i had 2 guys that really wanted it and they just kept bidding. Winning bidder has sent deposit and we have talked over the phone so all appears good. For those who feel that the auction was a bit fishy, ??? note that I began the auction with no reserve and would of been happy to get the starting price -which I feel was very reasonable.  Anyway I have enjoyed the maico for 10 years and now it's someone else' turn,good luck to him.
Title: Re: ***1981 MAICO 490 GS- 4 SALE - ENDS TONIGHT!!(THURS 15TH)***
Post by: Curly3 on November 17, 2012, 05:10:50 pm
Well said Mark and good luck to you.
Title: Re: ***1981 MAICO 490 GS- 4 SALE - ENDS TONIGHT!!(THURS 15TH)***
Post by: JohnnyO on November 17, 2012, 10:50:24 pm
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Other-Makes-1981-Maico-490-/140883196788?pt=US_motorcycles&hash=item20cd4afb74

Has to go for 11k for everything to equal doesn't it? 
Sold for $3650, a far cry from the $12,100 the Aussie one went for!
Title: Re: ***1981 MAICO 490 GS- 4 SALE - ENDS TONIGHT!!(THURS 15TH)***
Post by: Davey Crocket on November 17, 2012, 11:37:23 pm
Now that was a bargin JohnnyO.
Title: Re: ***1981 MAICO 490 GS- 4 SALE - ENDS TONIGHT!!(THURS 15TH)***
Post by: JohnnyO on November 18, 2012, 08:27:55 am
Now that was a bargin JohnnyO.
Sure was!
Title: Re: ***1981 MAICO 490 GS- 4 SALE - ENDS TONIGHT!!(THURS 15TH)***
Post by: paul on November 18, 2012, 10:18:23 am
it may be a bargain ,but just hope it  hasnt got any hidden supprises,  you know how much they cost to restore
Title: Re: ***1981 MAICO 490 GS- 4 SALE - ENDS TONIGHT!!(THURS 15TH)***
Post by: paul on November 18, 2012, 10:26:59 am
mt 350,000 =250 cases for a start  not original :-\
Title: Re: ***1981 MAICO 490 GS- 4 SALE - ENDS TONIGHT!!(THURS 15TH)***
Post by: JohnnyO on November 18, 2012, 11:16:28 am
mt 350,000 =250 cases for a start  not original :-\
I'm sure you could fix that with your grinder ;)
Title: Re: ***1981 MAICO 490 GS- 4 SALE - ENDS TONIGHT!!(THURS 15TH)***
Post by: paul on November 18, 2012, 11:19:44 am
mt 350,000 =250 cases for a start  not original :-\
I'm sure you could fix that with your grinder ;)

dont tell me you do that sorta stuff up there john  , ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ::)
Title: Re: ***1981 MAICO 490 GS- 4 SALE - ENDS TONIGHT!!(THURS 15TH)***
Post by: JohnnyO on November 18, 2012, 11:48:46 am
mt 350,000 =250 cases for a start  not original :-\
I'm sure you could fix that with your grinder ;)

dont tell me you do that sorta stuff up there john  , ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ::)
Not me mate but I know a bloke who knows a bloke...
Title: Re: ***1981 MAICO 490 GS- 4 SALE - ENDS TONIGHT!!(THURS 15TH)***
Post by: Nathan S on November 18, 2012, 10:11:45 pm
There's some excitable people on Ebay:
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/200845700140?nma=true&si=oLuo51lIS91qCa%2BVFkqLeqY5KMA%3D&rt=nc&_trksid=p4340.l2557&orig_cvip=true
Title: Re: ***1981 MAICO 490 GS- 4 SALE - ENDS TONIGHT!!(THURS 15TH)***
Post by: JohnnyO on November 18, 2012, 10:29:08 pm
There's some excitable people on Ebay:
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/200845700140?nma=true&si=oLuo51lIS91qCa%2BVFkqLeqY5KMA%3D&rt=nc&_trksid=p4340.l2557&orig_cvip=true
Look at the feedback for the drug addict selling it...