Yeah, it did sound nice and clean.
Another bike that stood out for me for running nicely was one of Firko's Maicos at the Coffs Nats. I can't remember what it was, 400 maybe??, but he did say it had a PVL ignition.Regardless, it sounded sooooooooooooo good!!
That's my old 350 squarie you're talking about Tony and she is indeed a special bike and sounds unlike any other Maico except for Mick Hockleys similar bike. It must be a 350 thing. Good jetting on the Bing, correct timing and PVL ignition makes all the difference, as it does on any 2 stroke of course.
In recent times she'd seriously dropped off the power so I popped the top off her last week expecting to find her in need of a major rebuild (
last fully rebuilt in '92) but she was hunky dory. The power loss was due to a blown base gasket from a broken barrel stud and worn out rings. The bore and piston are fine with a nice golden colour on the piston. A new set of rings, a new stud and a gasket kit and there's another 10 years in her. I'm thinking of entering her for the Nats for one last go in pre 70 if the Cheney isn't sorted.
