1981 Maico Mega 2 490

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1981 Maico Mega 2 490

 If you have ridden. nbsp;raced. or raced against a 490 you know that even in stock configuration it ruled the roost.   It is considered the "Best open class bike ever" by Motocross Action magazine.  There are tons of cool modifications and aftermarket goodies for this bike if that's your thing.  but if you want the real McCoy. this stocker rocks and holds more historic value.  Built in consultation with Rage Racing. this original style restoration was built to look like it just rolled out of  the Maico factory.  

Features:

Rare. undamaged. unmodified frame #3512798 Forks: anodized lower fork legs with original red finish. original springs. new seals. wipers. and diamond polished tubesRebuilt and restored rear Corte and Cosso shocksNew seat. foam and base covered in original matching grain black vinylRestored wheel assemblies: polished and re-anodized Akront rims. new wheel bearings. hubs blasted. lathe finished and painted black. Re-laced  with refinished original clover leaf spokes and nips. Topped off with new original style Metzler tires. Original Lobo and 3F hardware throughout bike. Original air box in perfect conditionNew fenders and side panels. injected molded by UFO Plastics. *(this method was used in the production of original Robert plastic)New tank. petcock and capNew Diamond chain in black finish. *(Maicos recommended replacement)Original style rear sprocketCorrect chain rub. guide. roller. and guard. Original axles. chain adjusters. and nutsOriginal handle bars. controls. and gripsRed Terry Cables secured with original zip ties * (magazine in the day recommended this replacement)

Motor #RT3520968

Refinished casesBing carb in excellent condition New bore and Wiseco piston with cylinder refinished in blackNew rod assembly (crank done by Crank Works)New bearings. seals. gaskets. and primary chainNew kick start shaft and aftermarket kick starterMotoplat ignitionSquish band set and leak down tested

I have $7842 in receipts for this bike (many receipts are way less than wholesale) not to mention labor $$$ check it out this is a good value!

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