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Quality of Maico Motorcycles
« on: January 11, 2016, 02:35:35 am »
5 Part mini documentary on the mechanical quality of Maico motorcycles, produced by Opfermann Motors Maicowerks.com. I learned how good the german design was and why the Maico has such a good engine. Please use the links below to view the Youtube videos.

Video 1 https://youtu.be/VwgfmdIi2AU

Video 2 https://youtu.be/aJ-9rHleBh8

Video 3 https://youtu.be/r06QHqjclZQ

Video 4 https://youtu.be/tLAQ6R2q954

Video 5 https://youtu.be/TPEmRLQuycU
1981 Maico 490 (Special Build)
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1975 Suzuki RH250
1975 Suzuki RM125 S
1959 Mk1 Jaguar 3.4 4 speed manual with O/Drive

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Re: Quality of Maico Motorcycles
« Reply #1 on: January 12, 2016, 05:38:52 pm »
Did anyone else learn anything about bearings or Mahle Pistons ?
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1981 Maico 490 (Special Build)
1979 Husqvarna CR250
1975 Suzuki RH250
1975 Suzuki RM125 S
1959 Mk1 Jaguar 3.4 4 speed manual with O/Drive

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Re: Quality of Maico Motorcycles
« Reply #2 on: January 12, 2016, 08:30:19 pm »
for a Maico person he sure is obsessed with Honda's.....
I've owned 2 and they where a nightmare to keep going...