I had one of those when they first came out was sponsored by a mx shop in go sport hampshire was riding in a support race at matchams park at Easter ended up in Poole hospital for 6 months they are beast but the best 2stroke around
That's a cool story! I used to ride at Matchams every once in a while and spent a couple of weekends at Poole drinking t the Jolly Sailor with friends!!
Mine broke the linkage over a jump during a race. Common problem otherwise great bike. My 76 400 was a special bike. I was semi expert champion of Ireland that year lol.
One new top-end in seven years so far. I race about three events per year on it, two motos and about 5 laps of practice at each one. So pretty good, really~
Priceless piece of UNOBTANIUM 🙋
Nice, I heard you Fire Up that Beast all the way in San Diego California, 2 Strokes 4 Ever!!!!!!!!!!!!
Fantastic! Thank you! Love big old 2 strokes!!
Aaaaaaaa- wesomst...... !!!❤️❤️❤️👍💪🏻. my heart beats 2 stroke ! Best regards from Germany!!👍😍
It does’nt even stay running without you keep reving it up !
Yum Yum! Sound and a Maico 490.
I had one of those when they first came out was sponsored by a mx shop in go sport hampshire was riding in a support race at matchams park at Easter ended up in Poole hospital for 6 months they are beast but the best 2stroke around
That's a cool story! I used to ride at Matchams every once in a while and spent a couple of weekends at Poole drinking t the Jolly Sailor with friends!!
Awesome. I want one.
You should get one! They are so much fun~
Monoshock beauty, looks like I could jump this bike over my house 😄
Have you had Maicos? What was your last one?
Wow, the ultimate Austrian quality BEAST, it doesn't get much better than a big MAICO 😄🙋👍💪
German!
@@michaelbaker1346 Gazuntheit
@@michaelbaker1346 ACHTUNG SPITFIRE ✈
Actually it's a POS, shit shock, suspension, gearbox and rear hub collapses unexpectedly. It's the model that killed the company.
@@andrewallen9993 AWESOME 👌
Nice Bike, Back Shock is rebounding very quick.
Thank you! Yes, the shock was bad at that time. Its been rebuilt and works great now! Bike is so much fun! 👍
Beautiful beast ! 👍🏍🏁
Many thanks!! Such a fun machine!
Mine broke the linkage over a jump during a race. Common problem otherwise great bike. My 76 400 was a special bike. I was semi expert champion of Ireland that year lol.
Yeah the originals were a problem. I had a shock custom made by race tech that is working really well! Post a pic of you on your 400!
Ah, the famous Maico Breako!
Indeed, indeed! But still mesmerising!
Ich liebe deutsche Wertarbeit !!
Danke!
Support!
yep!
1981, 1982, or 1983 model??? I’ll take any in either 250 or 490.
This one is a 1982! i love it!
how long top end last
One new top-end in seven years so far. I race about three events per year on it, two motos and about 5 laps of practice at each one. So pretty good, really~
Oh HELL YEAH! #hooligan
Holy shit.. does it have a 48inch seat height?
Hahahaa, its tall but but not that tall! Im just short! 👍
Does anyone on UA-cam know how to clean an idle jet or turn a screw?
Not many...I happen to be one, but haven't got that far yet!! Will post when I do! CHEERS!
0:55 The shock absorber in the rear suspension is very poor, the bike bounces when starting ...
yes, it has been rebuilt two times since then, it is plush now!
dude your rear shock is blown get it serviced !
Was.....completely rebuilt two times since then! Such a fun bike!
@@gitbrit awesome dude beautiful bike mad exhaust note
@@gruntabro1 Thanks, Mate! I appreciate it!
@@gitbrit Sounds sweet. 👍
@@johnfields6603 Thank you!