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January 1981 Dirt Bike Magazine Maico 490 Test
« on: April 11, 2012, 12:56:07 pm »
Posted this under the Maico Lovers and Fans Group, but thought it may reach a wider readership here.
Some good specs and Bing Carby set up information as well.

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Re: January 1981 Dirt Bike Magazine Maico 490 Test
« Reply #1 on: April 16, 2012, 07:13:30 pm »
Really appreciate the link- sitting at an airport- appears to be the better test from back in the day. Many thanks.
Please post any other relevant Maico info - particularly re ignitions. Amazing how much was written about the timing and ignitions.

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