MC 250/5 GP First Year 250 AW Vintage MX MotoCross Works Performance NICE BIKE

1976 Maico MC250/5(AW) Adolph Wiel MotoCross

---NO RESERVE AUCTION---$1. 00 STARTING BID---BIKE WILL SELL--

 The mid 70's were some wild times. weren't they? The suspension revolution was in full attack mode and every manufacturer was scrambling with this 'new' technology. and trying desperately to stay ahead of their competitors to out do one another. Maico would come out with no less than 5 FIVE models in 2 TWO years!! from 1974 to 1976 a NEW bike was introduced virtually every six months!! and if you weren't racing on the latest & greatest bike available that particular month. you were out classed and obsolete! I remember it well: it was like the wild west back then --- a really crazy time for motocross. that's for sure.

This very rare '76 model was the first iteration of the Adolph Weil Replica series model line. For 1977 Maico would offer almost the same bike as the one here. nbsp;but everything (frame. plastics) would be painted bright red. These AW's are AWESOME bikes. and really did just about everything well on a motocross track.

Maico was a small manufacturer out of W. Germany. and were VERY PROUD of their factory rider. So proud in fact that they named their entire series of motocross bikes (125cc. 250cc. 400cc. and 440cc) after him. hence now commonly referred to AW's.

Adolf Weil (December 25. 1938 – May 12. 2011) was a German professional motocross racer. He competed in the FIM 250cc and 500cc Motocross Grand Prix world championships as a rider for the Maico factory racing team during the 1960s and 1970s.

Weil finished second to H?kan Andersson in the 1973 250cc World Championship. and finished in third place three times in the 500cc World Championship.  While he was never able to capture an international title. he won 14 German motocross national championships.  Weil won the 1973 Trans-AMA championship at the age of 34. [3]He was known as the 'Iron Man' of motocross because he competed for over 20 years in a physically demanding sport that is dominated by younger riders. After retiring from competition in 1977. he ran a motorcycle business with his two sons Frank and J?rgen in his hometown of Solingen. Germany.

All numbers match each other---frame--data plates---motor.

This bike is relatively stock with the exception of new reproduction plastics. wide racing pegs. seat cover. bars. nbsp;and shocks. This is a NICE BIKE!!! Original aluminum coffin tank is excellent--I could find only 1 or 2 tiny dings. Original pipe is excellent---one or two tiny dings in underside. Seat cover & foam; excellent. 38mm Maico forks rebuilt. W. P. shocks rebuilt. All Magura controls. vintage bar pad. excellent bars (possibly original?). Mikuni carb conversion. This year Maico gave the buyer the option of being able to run an up-pipe (not included) if so desired. The up pipe was called the 'rough country' option. Needs new kill button installed (included). Like I said--nice bike.

Excellent compression and spark. Bike has been sitting and should run after YOUR RACE PREP prior to riding or racing it.

Please look at photos and ask questions (USE zoom FEATURE). This is your best way to determine it's condition so PLEASE LOOK CLOSELY AND ASK QUESTIONS if unclear about anything.

Az-Mike 623-465-0636. Feel free to call anytime.

This bike does NOT have a TITLE. Mileage is an ESTIMATE please see bike's condition and decide mileage for yourself.

PAYMENT: I accept a $250 DEPOSIT only through payal. I will NOT ACCEPT full payment through paypal. Any balance of funds are due within 7 days via; cash in person. wire transfer. personal check. bank check. Bike does not leave my possession until all funds have cleared my bank. Please only bid if you intend to follow through with the purchase. I will use eBay's unpaid item dispute feature to their full extent if I am pushed into doing so. See below.

DISCLAIMER: This is a USED vintage dirt racing motorcycle that comes WITHOUT any warranty or guarantee of any kind. Off road racing and riding is dangerous and buyer understands the inherent risk in competing in any racing or riding event. Bike is sold in used and as-is condition. I have supplied many detailed photos (with zoom feature) and these tell the story. so please look closely and ask questions if needed.

SHIPPING: USA--I have an arrangement with a good. honest. reliable shipper using an 18 wheeler rig (enclosed) to get these bikes just about anywhere in the USA for anywhere between 200-500 bucks depending on where you live in relation to Phoenix. AZ. All shipping costs are the responsibility of buyer but I can help arrange shipping for you if needed. Pick up is preferred.

SHIPPING: INTERNATIONAL--This bike DOES NOT HAVE A TITLE. so getting out of USA and into yours will be relatively EASY. All shipping costs are the responsibility of buyer but I can help arrange for you if needed. Pickup is preferred.

REGARDING LOW-ZERO FEEDBACK BIDDERS - I have had NOTHING BUT TROUBLE with zero-5 feedback bidders walking away from their purchases. THEREFORE--If you have 0 feedbacks showing I will AUTOMATICALLY CANCEL your bids unless you CALL ME FIRST to discuss. LESS THAN 5 AND I'LL PROBABLY CANCEL THOSE AS WELL. I'm really sorry to do this to all the honest and legitimate ebayers who are new. but it seems like the vast majority are flakes and simply ruin the auctions for everyone. REMEMBER--If you REALLY WANT IT you must CALL ME to discuss first. Thanks for understanding--Az-Mike 623-465-0636

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