1978 Maico 440 Magnum

This is a race ready 1978 Maico 440 Magnum. This is in excellent running condition & has the best of everything. This has New Renthal handelbars & chain, ew grips, ew magura controls, ew twin air filter, ripper seat cover, aico Only swing arm, aico Only billit brake backing plate, aico Only billit chain guide, ew metzeler tubes, ew metzeler Mc4 front tire, ew Michilen M12 rear, ikuni 38mm carb & a DEP silencer. It also has 1981 42mm front forks and falcon shocks. The gas tank is near perfect with only 1 dent(pictured) and has no rust on the inside. The exhaust pipe has a few dings but is in good useable condition. It had a fresh top end installed last fall and has had very little seat time since.This bike is a racer or rider but could be made a show piece easily. It usually starts on the third or fourth kick when cold and first or second kick when warm. It runs and rides great and shifts thru all the gears fine. The falcon shocks could use a rebuild, hey seem to be a little weak but i also weigh 225 lbs,they may be fine for a 175 or 190 lb rider.I really don't want to sell it but picked up the model I really want to race so this one has to go. Take a look at the pics and if you have any questions feel free to ask. I also have video of me riding this available.This is being sold with a Bill Of Sale only and with no warrantys or guarantees other then what i have described in the above description. Shipping is your responsibility but we are happy to work with your shipper or you can pick the bike up for free. A $500.00 deposit is required within 48hrs of sale and the balance due within 7 days. Take a look at our other auctions featuring more vintage motocross items for Maico Bultaco Husqvarna KTM Penton Montesa CZ Yamaha Honda Suzuki & Kawasaki. Thanks & Happy Bidding.

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