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Clubroom => Bike Talk => Topic started by: micko on February 04, 2015, 02:31:33 pm

Title: 1977 Maico AW440
Post by: micko on February 04, 2015, 02:31:33 pm

Can you guys give me some thoughts on this bike, good -bad is it a competitive pre 78 bike ? I have the opportunity to purchase one in pristine condition. Its more of a show bike than a racer but that can change, what do you think the general value is these days ? Just asking ! I don't know much about Maico's.
Cheers

Title: Re: 1977 Maico AW440
Post by: bigk on February 04, 2015, 02:57:12 pm

Certainly competitive in pre '78 but a few things: the down pipe while making good power is vunerable, the 440 engine is a bit abrupt & vibrates, then you have the archaic Maico clutch. Hard to get right & usually either slipping or dragging. The 400 engine is a much nicer, user friendly engine IMO. Just my observations form campaigning an AW440 a while back, I much preferred my mates AW400.
K

Title: Re: 1977 Maico AW440
Post by: g465b on February 04, 2015, 04:06:54 pm

AW440-the bee's knees,the ducks guts,the ants pants,a wider torque curve than Oprahs arse and pretty as springtime in the bavarian alps.

Title: Re: 1977 Maico AW440
Post by: foxy999 on February 04, 2015, 05:24:38 pm

Mate do it, I have a 77 aw 400 and love it! A 440 would even be better ....
They handle great and power wise are fine compared to the rm 370's .   ;D