| 1983 Maico 490 |
| 1983 Maico 490 |
| Restoration of a stock Sand-Spider! By Old S'CooL Restorations - Sept, 2006 |
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| Machine as received being disassembled for complete inspection and evaluation. This is a "modified stage-2" project necessitating a full frame up build. |
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| The 490 is ready to GO!!! |
| The 490 is ready to GO!!! |
| Many thanks go to ERIC COOK and the guys at MAICO-ONLY for their expert support as well as the owner for his complete commitment to the project! |
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| Ohlins shock |
| Trick update to those weak bushings that crack. Hey a needle bearing. Why didnt the Maisch bros think of this? >>> |
| Same treatment as the rear wheel. 70% gloss black hubs and buc's polished SS spokes really catch the eye! >>> |
| We let Eric Cook have his way with the Nordisk rims. I wanted a light gold that came close to the NOS sprocket. The results of the re-anno job is fabulous! >>> |
| Aluminum pieces were blasted with Green-Diamond media for that extra fine satin appearance <<< |
| A NOS original backing plate was hand polished with associated hardware all cleaned up and clear-zinc plated. >>> |
| TOBY our Lab watching over the big bores. No really he's waiting for me to throw him his old shoe and do some jaw gymnastics! >>> |
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| Original Nordisk rims are in great shape as well as the hubs. <<< |
| A common problem with the rear suspension. Worn out bushing with 1/4" play! <<< |
| Triple clamps will get the Green-Diamond blast treatment. Polish not an option for these rough cast parts. <<< |
| As you can see, the blasting treatment turns out great. Re-powdercoated bars and a new bar decal top off the handles of the bike. >>> |
| Ditto on the front wheel. <<< |
| A great find of this NOS never run pipe from EC. One thumb size dent taken out ready for hi-temp porcelin paint finish. <<< |
| A chassis shot showing the finish detail of the SS. Very simple and functional to the core. >>> |
| Correct Magura 314 twister, hand gear and those black plastic plate mounting screws. Terry cables do the controlling on this monster. >>> |
| These 490's have a nice compact layout that balances the bike very well. Lightweight with gobbs of power! <<< |
| New seat and a PFR round alloy silencer for original affect. Boy is it loud! NOS Acerbis sidepanels. <<< |
| NOS original rear 52T sprocket from MO and a NOS rear brake plate, MO chainguard is a nice feature that you can easily maintain the plactic wear pieces with. >>> |
| Everything here is new. Powdercoated hardware items and check out the precision staple job! <<< |
| MO wide pegs for a sure footing. Billet chain saver and other clean features make this Maico an eye catcher! <<< |
| Throw those stock lightweight springs away for the heavy spring. The new stance with this set-up is so much better now. Caution Yellow PC finishes it. >>> |
| Looking pretty abused here. We had to replace one of the sliders as it was cracked at the axle clamp. <<< |
| Chassis inspected and repaired as necessary, ready for blast and powdercoat. RAL3020 flame red is the correct selection as you see to the right. <<< |
| Fork sliders got the same treatment with new bushings, seals, 20wt oil at 170mm from the top. Beadblasted alloy parts keep it nice and clean. >>> |
| Just like candy! PC'd parts back ready for pre-assembly and final build. Its important to keep finished parts from scratch damage now!. >>> |
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