MAICO Pre-60 Alloy Oval Barrel Blizzard Project.

[firko]

Mark, if the wheels / rims are as per the brochure..you're going to have fun finding tyres.. 16 inch..??!!

You're not wrong there Brian but luckily mine has 18" all round, probably as a result of its use for flat track rather than motoball.

[paul]

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/161013923268?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

[firko]

I'm high bidder

[VMX60]

Firko

Found this test on the 1962 Maico Scrambler

Might have to start again on my DKW rt250 1957 mx project   



http://66.84.0.143/~ahrmanwc/1962_Maico_Scrambler_Tests.PDF

[firko]

Great stuff Murray, the "tests" are a bit gentle by todays standards as is the stilted use of language. I love the photo of the two kids "lifting" the Maico off the ground like it was a TAS minibike. While the kid lifting the front seems to be putting in some effort, ihe kid holding the back is lifting it by the alloy mudguard and looks to be putting SFA effort into it....methinks 1962 vintage photoshop helped lift the bike .
You're going to have to get that old 'Deek' up and running mate.

[Mick D]

Firko

Found this test on the 1962 Maico Scrambler
http://66.84.0.143/~ahrmanwc/1962_Maico_Scrambler_Tests.PDF

I have adds etc for the 1962 introduced X2 Framed round iron barrel, but no test. That's one I have been searching for VMX60, beautiful clear scans, Thank you.

Might have to start again on my DKW rt250 1957 mx project   

What a great idea mate, the more the merrier. Just because 090 got himself a shinny new Jawa, doesn't mean we are just sit back and let him walk of with another trophy does it! No way. I'm up for this. I am even thinking seriously about giving up drinking the night before the race. Well, by midnight anyhow.

[firko]

                                                                           
                                                                           

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[Mick D]

mick did the frames arrive yet

Yes Paul, thank you and thanks to Matcho-Mick, Bultaco-Macca and the other bloke in Melbourne as well, all involved in getting it to me You are all welcome to check out the inside of my latest Esky, Cheers.

Could you do me a favor please Paul? Grab a magnet and see if the brake pedal is steel or Alloy on that red blizzard.

[paul]

mick did the frames arrive yet

Yes Paul, thank you and thanks to all those involved in getting it to me Cheers.

Could you do me a favor please Paul? Grab a magnet and see if the brake pedal is steel or Alloy on that red blizzard.

steel 

[Mick D]

Thanks Paul.

That's what my rims should be too Mick, they look identical....they're nothing like mud catcher Akronts or Borranis and if they are in fact Altenberger rims we've got something rare and exotic! I'll have to go and have a lookee at mine over he weekend (in storage). Do you have a pair of bolt on cross brace handlebars for your bike?

No Firko, I don't have a pair of bars yet.

Did you get a chance to see your little Dirt Tracker at the week end?

[firko]

Did you get a chance to see your little Dirt Tracker at the week end

No I didn't get anywhere near it Mick.........
I've just come in from the shed and I'm in some pain after Maico got some revenge on me. I'm doing a bit of tidying up and like a dickweed I tried to move a big steel locker in which I keep my Metisse and Cheney parts to sweep behind it. Unfortunately the movement dislodged a Maico AW tank that was on the top of the locker and it fell (about 2 metres) and donged me right over my left eye leaving a bump the size of a golf ball and me with a bad case of head spins and a shocking headache....the biggest hit since I stopped playing Rugby. Serves me right for wanting a tidy shed  :'(.

[Mick D]

Thats a bummer. Time to head to the lounge for a while, grab Reggie, a bottle to wash some pills down and dream about how much Chics dig scares mate.

Sorry mate, just got to ask, is the AW tank OK

[firko]

Thats a bummer. Time to head to the lounge for a while, grab Reggie, a bottle to wash some pills down and dream about how much Chics dig scares mate.
Sorry mate, just got to ask, is the AW tank OK Huh

Yeah I've pretty much abandoned play today. Reggie was lucky actually, I took the bullet for him, If the tank hadn't have been blocked by my noggin it would have creamed the little fella. Instead of pills and a brew I whipped up a chicken & veggie stir fry for dinner.....nothing like a bit of kitchen therapy............oh, the tank survived with nary a scratch, it is a Maico part after all.

[firko]

                                                                             
                                                                             
                                                                             

[maicomc490t]

Firko

Never mind the pup or your noggin - did you dent the tank 

Dave Mac