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Marque Remarks => Maico => Topic started by: Husky500evo on August 02, 2009, 09:22:13 pm
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I see that the son of Maico Moe is at it again, selling a supposed Maico Wheelsmith works bike . I have to get some Wheelsmith stickers to put on any Maico that I am selling , as it adds thousands to the value of the bike ;).
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(http://i914.photobucket.com/albums/ac346/albrid-3/Maico002.jpg)
Just picked it up for the new owner in Qld,
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(http://i914.photobucket.com/albums/ac346/albrid-3/Maico003.jpg)
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evo ive been watching that hot rod from son of moe it was either sold for some high figure then suddenly it reappeared straight away relisted mmmmm sound more like son off john west something fishy
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Sold after Auction Paul. Nothing Fishy, everybody had their chance.
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hey dave im not talking about yours put your glasses on and read the post again 8)
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Maico Moes actually dead but Son of Moe is keeping the old family tradition of creating 'works bikes' out of thin air.
This one 'ain't as bad as the infamous "works 490" that the mysterious Philipino Jack bought off him fo 5k more than it was worth a couple of years ago.
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Paul, thats ok,
I am off to the Nationals see you there cheers
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1974 1/2 MAICO MC250GP WHEELSMITH WORKS MOTOCROSSER
-This MAICO is a true 1974 1/2 original GP no welds, no fakes.
-This MAICO has a REED VALVE 250cc engine built by MAICO ONLY.
-This MAICO is equipped with hand coned WHEELSMITH PIPE -with zero dents. (MAICO ONLY)
-This MAICO has original stock ALLOY Tank with factory warning label in German.
-This MAICO had the stock steel rims relaced with alloy rims after rear alloy hub exploded.
-This MAICO has new WORKS shocks replacing stock girlings.
-This MAICO is in EXCELLENT Condition for racing or for the living room.
-This Maico Frame serial #394000 which is original 1974 1/2.-Winner is responsible for freight and pick up costs.-Cashiers check only.
I have never seen so many works contradictions almost as many as dealing with the USA shark.
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-This MAICO has original stock ALLOY Tank with factory warning label in German.
I love that one...That's the big selling point for me. Imagine if it was one of those fake Maico works bikes with the warning written in English? This is the defining point on the bike being a genuine 'Maico Wheelsmith Works Bike'.
Son of Moe wouldn't lie to you kiddies. ::)
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1974 1/2 MAICO MC250GP WHEELSMITH WORKS MOTOCROSSER
-This MAICO is a true 1974 1/2 original GP no welds, no fakes.
-This MAICO has a REED VALVE 250cc engine built by MAICO ONLY.
-This MAICO is equipped with hand coned WHEELSMITH PIPE -with zero dents. (MAICO ONLY)
-This MAICO has original stock ALLOY Tank with factory warning label in German.
-This MAICO had the stock steel rims relaced with alloy rims after rear alloy hub exploded.
-This MAICO has new WORKS shocks replacing stock girlings.
-This MAICO is in EXCELLENT Condition for racing or for the living room.
-This Maico Frame serial #394000 which is original 1974 1/2.-Winner is responsible for freight and pick up costs.-Cashiers check only.
I have never seen so many works contradictions almost as many as dealing with the USA shark.
Fug me .I dunno hardly anyting about Maicos but I carn see any of dat sh*t on it.TANK IS FIDREGLASS for a start. Jeeeezzz
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Well, the "wheelsmith" pipe is actually the Maico Only biult "Pro-Form", an excellent pipe, but not -one off or works. The actual Wheelsmith downpipes, 1st hung low-like a CZ pipe, then abuptly upswept like a TM250 pipe. Besides, the Wheelsmith bikes were not full factory bikes anyway. Sure, they got some Mag sliders and stuff, but so did TNT Maico. Hell a true Wheelsmith was waaaayy tricker than a factory bike in most all cases( the late 77 Mosier ridden pre-production 78 Magnum is one exception).
If the rear hub really exploded-that would be the first 74.5 narrow hub I know of failing. more likely- the front hub was used-another narrow hub or 75 -76 hub and laced to excels...maybe they are "works" excels. The shocks? Well, I appreciate everything Gil V has done, and Works contiunes to do for VMX, but.................like a friend of mine said( Walter no offense-the same YSS shocks would take mega $ to import)-a bad set of Ohlins is better than a good set of Works.
The cool thing on the bike is the Maico Only RV converson IMO. It is claimed that MO really turns the personality of the 250 engine around-and it actually runs hard.