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Marketplace => eBay Finds => Topic started by: XC83 on February 27, 2013, 06:25:52 pm

Title: 57 Maico M175
Post by: XC83 on February 27, 2013, 06:25:52 pm

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1957-MAICO-M175-NO-RESERVE-vintage-amhra-cafe-dirtbike-/200901684216?pt=US_motorcycles&hash=item2ec6ac6bf8

Title: Re: 57 Maico M175
Post by: cemotobull on February 27, 2013, 10:22:51 pm

Worth bidding on!

Title: Re: 57 Maico M175
Post by: firko on February 27, 2013, 10:37:40 pm

I just tried to bid but he's got it blocked for foreign bidders.I then tried to ask him if he's open it up for me to bid as I only want it shipped to Long Beach but even that approach is blocked to foreigners.  Maybe that's a blessing in disguise ::).

Title: Re: 57 Maico M175
Post by: XC83 on February 27, 2013, 11:26:27 pm

Quote from: firko on February 27, 2013, 10:37:40 pm

I just tried to bid but he's got it blocked for foreign bidders.I then tried to ask him if he's open it up for me to bid as I only want it shipped to Long Beach but even that approach is blocked to foreigners.  Maybe that's a blessing in disguise ::).

What about a mate stateside bidding or emailing the guy? It's only money and you can't take it with you ;D

Nice looking little bike.

Title: Re: 57 Maico M175
Post by: Mick D on February 28, 2013, 02:36:05 am

BUGGER

Title: Re: 57 Maico M175
Post by: ola_martin on February 28, 2013, 03:16:13 am

Hey, if you guys are that  :o desperate I'll only be happy over a bidding war on mine.... ;D ;D ;D
(http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd485/ola_martin/IMG_0991_zpsabc976b2.jpg)

Title: Re: 57 Maico M175
Post by: ola_martin on February 28, 2013, 03:17:05 am

(http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd485/ola_martin/IMG_0990_zps30605a77.jpg)

Title: Re: 57 Maico M175
Post by: ola_martin on February 28, 2013, 03:21:35 am

Both these bikes are the 175M GS models, with the 21" frontwheel and more powerful engine, for flat out racing ;) A lot rarer than the more common M model.
Mine also has a extra damper for the fork, from the fenderbrace to the upper yoke, between the forklegs.
+ it runs.... ;D

Title: Re: 57 Maico M175
Post by: paul on February 28, 2013, 08:46:02 am

Quote from: ola_martin on February 28, 2013, 03:21:35 am

Both these bikes are the 175M GS models, with the 21" frontwheel and more powerful engine, for flat out racing ;) A lot rarer than the more common M model.
Mine also has a extra damper for the fork, from the fenderbrace to the upper yoke, between the forklegs.
+ it runs.... ;D

i,ll bite ,how much ?

Title: Re: 57 Maico M175
Post by: firko on February 28, 2013, 10:25:10 am

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What about a mate stateside bidding or emailing the guy? It's only money and you can't take it with you

Nah....I'll give it a miss, I'm not that interested in it, especially as it's only a 175. I suspect it'll probably end up going for over 2k which would make life difficult as I've got enough money already invested in pre 65 Maicos at the moment.

Title: Re: 57 Maico M175
Post by: ola_martin on February 28, 2013, 09:28:13 pm

Firko's right, it would take min. 2000 AUD for me to part with it.

AND, you would have to figure out a way to get it shipped from Norway....
I could crate it and deliver it at the docs in Oslo, but the rest is up to the buyer...

Title: Re: 57 Maico M175
Post by: firko on February 28, 2013, 10:08:11 pm

It's a sweet little bike though Martin....unrestored original, 50's era Maicos rarely if ever come along, especially a runner as yours appears to be.