81/82 Maico Hydraulic Clutch

[Stevo17]

Has anyone fitted a Magura Hydraulic clutch system to their 81 or 82 Maico 490?  I have seen pics of them on some US bikes and was wondering what kit they use (maybe a CR, YZ or KXF)? Any knowledge and experience of these systems would be helpful.  thanks steve

[Mick D]

Hi Stevo, I was told six years ago, that hydraulic clutches are not permissible in our VMX competition.

It is very EASY to produce a smooth two finger cable operated Maico small clutch, I have produced them since 1973. I am happy to assist.

Although, I am fitting a hydlaulic unit to my 83 490 spider motard, which I have secured this plate for.



I am also fitting it with a high energy 12volt programmable ignition that I have built and adapted and disc brakes. I am going with the hydraulic clutch, so as to match both sides of the handle bar hard ware.

[Stevo17]

Hi Mick, I didn't think that it would be race legal to have a hydraulic clutch - and I totally agree with that principle but it would be a nice mod.  I might take you up on that offer of some info on a clutch mod for the Alpha.  What clutch are you putting on your Spider?  I have one of those also.

[paul]

mick how much was the maico plate ,and in nsw do you get to keep them for ever

[Hoony]

If you really want a hyd' clutch Magura probably have a kit for one.

[Mick D]

mick how much was the maico plate ,and in nsw do you get to keep them for ever

Hi Paul, as You know I owned that plate a few years back, but I let it go after doing a budget rationalisation. I hate budgets. So I went and got it back last week.

COSTING was(NSW);
1)   $55 online deposit fee.
2)   $170 yearly owner fee.
3)   $55 storage fee.
4)     you have to renew the $170 ownership fee per an-um.

I DESPERATELY NEED AN AUSTRALIAN ADR 490 COMPLIANCE PLATE, OR 81, 82, 83, 84. OR FRAME WITH ONE.

******CASH OR TREASURE******

AND NO NOT THE REED BARREL, UNLESS YOU THROW IN A WEEK END AT HAMILTON ISLAND.     

[All Things 414]

Why would you bother?  Are Maico clutches excessively heavy? Use one of those cable oilers from the bike shop for about twenty bucks.

[Mick D]

Why would you bother?  [

Hi Ross everybody knows a quality hydraulic action is smoother and offers a better feel than even the best mechanically cable offering

Are Maico clutches excessively heavy? [

Everybody knows, and even you Ross, know that all the SMALL Maico clutches from the factory were excessively heavy (your taking the piss, aren,t you mate)

Use one of those cable oilers from the bike shop for about twenty bucks.

Why would you bother when a good quality Teflon lined cable will always offer a better feel and performance response than an unlined cable    

[Mick D]

Hi Mick, I didn't think that it would be race legal to have a hydraulic clutch - and I totally agree with that principle but it would be a nice mod.  I might take you up on that offer of some info on a clutch mod for the Alpha.  What clutch are you putting on your Spider?  I have one of those also.

Hi Stevo, I have been "elected"(conspiracy) to get my finger out, and cook dinner.  I will get a post together for you over the week end, or maybe even tonight. Cheers, Mick.

[paul]

mick how much was the maico plate ,and in nsw do you get to keep them for ever

Hi Paul, as You know I owned that plate a few years back, but I let it go after doing a budget rationalisation. I hate budgets. So I went and got it back last week.

COSTING was(NSW);
1)   $55 online deposit fee.
2)   $170 yearly owner fee.
3)   $55 storage fee.
4)     you have to renew the $170 ownership fee per an-um.

I DESPERATELY NEED AN AUSTRALIAN ADR 490 COMPLIANCE PLATE, OR 81, 82, 83, 84. OR FRAME WITH ONE.

******CASH OR TREASURE******

AND NO NOT THE REED BARREL, UNLESS YOU THROW IN A WEEK END AT HAMILTON ISLAND.     

  in real money how much    hamilton island  hey  ,will you stay in a tent

[All Things 414]

I'm buggered if I know. They need de-compressors 'cause they can't start them  and hydraulic clutches 'cause they can't get "a nice feel" from the stocker

This is the bench-mark for every other motocross bike that was ever made....

[Stevo17]

I think some forearms like Arnie Schwarzenegger might be handy with a Maico clutch - there is no feel problem if you cant even pull the bastard in...

[paul]

rubbish!!!!!!! get mick the maico clutch master  on the job , 2 finger clutch no probs  ,

[davo]

guys its easy igot one on my 79 maico ,see the photo on wanted maico ,makes a big difference specially if you got hand problems like arthritus

[Stevo17]

Hi Davo, do you know what kit is on yours?  Magura only list them for YZ,CR,KX,RM or KTM.