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Offline flyingdg

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Re: 1974 Maico 450 Build
« Reply #30 on: July 17, 2012, 05:11:11 am »
I have some new posts. DG
http://1974maicogp450.blogspot.com/

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Re: 1974 Maico 450 Build
« Reply #31 on: January 17, 2013, 01:06:26 am »
This has got to be the longest build EVER but I'm starting to put it together now.

http://1974maicogp450.blogspot.com/

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Re: 1974 Maico 450 Build
« Reply #32 on: January 27, 2013, 05:44:03 am »
I just fired up my bike for the first time this morning (third kick) I rode it down the icy driveway to the rode and went through the gears. The clutch works great and the transmission shifted good, the motor was crisp sounds great. I had one problem with the gas tank I made, there is a pin hole leak in a weld by the petcockkkkk. I hope my next bike doesn't take this long, I don't think I would live to see it done. Now what bike do I build next? I’ve been collecting parts for a RM500 in a 84 RM250 frame with a center port ex. I never used the reed cylinder that I had mad for this bike, so I was thinking about building a new bottom end to put it on. I have the 1974 cases that I cut the back of the case and welded it up to run a AW clutch cover , I also cleaned up the top and the chain side to look like a AW, shortened the shift linkage to work with the clutch cover. The cylinder would look good on that bottom end. I have a 78 maico 250 that I would like to put some 42mm forks on and run 81 yellow plastic. What about a 74 GP 250? I wish I had more time and Money.  Back to the bike I just finished, I don’t think I used a part off of the 250 maico that I started with. I had to find, make or buy every part on the bike but I’m very happy with the out come. Thanks DG

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Re: 1974 Maico 450 Build
« Reply #33 on: January 27, 2013, 07:38:18 am »
I just posted some photos of the GP on the Blog and I noticed that I could see myself in the polished side covers, I’m just glad I wasn’t in a  dress taking the photos of the maico like Brad was taking photos of his maico tank.

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Re: 1974 Maico 450 Build
« Reply #34 on: January 27, 2013, 08:44:46 am »
bike looks great doug  /  how much   ? ;D

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Re: 1974 Maico 450 Build
« Reply #35 on: January 27, 2013, 08:48:23 am »
Well done, that bike that Brad has is awesome too.
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Re: 1974 Maico 450 Build
« Reply #36 on: January 28, 2013, 11:06:24 pm »
Great work Doug, the build might have taken a long time but it's certainly worth the wait. You've certainly raised the bar for us other humble Maico builders. You've convinced me on the head mods and both my oval and square heads will be off to the USA next week. I'm actually looking forward to my 360 pre 65 build and having enjoyed your blog from the beginning, I'm seriously thinking of creating a similar blog covering its construction.
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Re: 1974 Maico 450 Build
« Reply #37 on: January 29, 2013, 04:22:49 pm »
Pretty awesome fabrication work for someone that is self taught.

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Re: 1974 Maico 450 Build
« Reply #38 on: February 27, 2013, 11:11:11 am »
I posted some photos of the polished clutch and trans on the blog. DG

http://1974maicogp450.blogspot.com/

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Re: 1974 Maico 450 Build
« Reply #39 on: July 02, 2016, 08:02:32 pm »
I'm going to start a new build on a 74 450 if you would like to follow along. Thanks DG

http://1974maicogp450.blogspot.com/


Old thread but is this blog still available? When I try to look it says I need to be invited?? Thanks, Ralph

Offline Mick D

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Re: 1974 Maico 450 Build
« Reply #40 on: July 02, 2016, 09:06:54 pm »
Hi Ralph, it was Doug who did this build and Blog.

He is the forum member i the post above you, "flyingdg" so click on his name at the side there and the next page will give you an option to send him a message.

Just give him your email address and ask him if he would be kind enough to invite you to view his blog.

Good luck mate.

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Re: 1974 Maico 450 Build
« Reply #41 on: July 02, 2016, 10:20:20 pm »
Cheers Mick