Vintage MX, vintage body and bike - Page 59

surfflite · 09-26-2012, 01:22 PM

Just finished the restore last weekend (1978 Maico 400)
All new except the frame paint which was so nice I decided not to repaint it. As you can see by the front forks, footpegs and rear brake pedal, it was in fairly good shape for a 34 year old bike.

maicodone.jpg

pvangel · 09-26-2012, 04:18 PM

Very cool! I want to ride one some day!

pvangel · 09-27-2012, 10:17 AM

It's been 26 days since I crashed at Etown and I'm still hurtin, haven't even been in the garage working on the bikes. Longest time I have been off a bike in 2yrs or so, first time I have felt old. This sucks!

kenny61 · 09-27-2012, 05:06 PM

I think i broke my finger about a month ago. it still hurts. I may go see the dr in another month or so if it's still bothering me

AJxr · 09-28-2012, 06:55 AM

got a new toy to hurt myself on. thought you guys would appreciate it.

it belonged to a coworker who used to live in sacramento and race the golden state nationals in the late 80s. had some cool trophies from carlsbad, sacramento raceway, glen helen, and i think one was porterville? its been sitting in his garage ever since he moved here about 15 years ago or so. ive been bugging him about it for about 3-4 years. he finally caved knowing it would be going to a good home.

has spark, tons of compression, needs a solid going over though.

sudco?

this jug is hugggge

hey pv where did you get parts for your 89?

kenny61 · 09-28-2012, 07:18 AM

sweet!!!

pvangel · 09-28-2012, 08:28 AM

Thats actually a great bike! Sudco sells carbs and jets etc.
You can get most parts from Honda, plastic is available from a bunch of places, seat covers, seals, all available. let me know if you need help with anything? I probably have stuff that fits it as well.
Nice find!!!

pvangel · 10-09-2012, 04:27 PM

Vintage Body.....6 weeks now no riding..... I pinched or crushed my sciatic nerve when I went down so my hip has been numb and sore and numb and sore.... I'm gonna try and ride this week .... lets see how the vintage body does....I need to ride....

kenny61 · 10-09-2012, 04:34 PM

gota unpinch it

pvangel · 10-11-2012, 05:43 AM

Decided to take my race doctors(Kenny61) advice and try and "un pinch it" today and go for a ride. It's been so long my man card is at stake and my testosterone has dropped so low that I'm getting moobs again( there real and not spectacular).

So I'm sick with a cold, my ribs still hurt, my hip is half numb and half hurt but at 53 if I only rode when I was 100% I would never ride again....ride report to follow.

kenny61 · 10-11-2012, 09:33 AM

nachtflug · 10-11-2012, 09:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pvangel

Vintage Body.....6 weeks now no riding..... I pinched or crushed my sciatic nerve when I went down so my hip has been numb and sore and numb and sore.... I'm gonna try and ride this week .... lets see how the vintage body does....I need to ride....

ouch. and I feel sorry for myself (

) every time I go out taking pictures and my right elbow ends up hurting from lugging that heavy damn thing around. I feel your pain, though only a little bit of it. but heck, you're still young!

nachtflug · 10-11-2012, 09:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AJxr

got a new toy.
has spark, tons of compression,

you have no idea...

pvangel · 10-11-2012, 05:05 PM

Good day! I was able to ride with no problem at all, I was super tight for awhile and my ribs hurt everytime I went through the whoops because you have to pull back and wheelie but I was fine after awhile. NICE!

kenny61 · 10-11-2012, 05:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenny61

gota unpinch it

09-26-2012, 01:22 PM	#871
surfflite Adventurer Joined: Sep 2010 Location: AZ Oddometer: 21	Just finished the restore last weekend (1978 Maico 400) All new except the frame paint which was so nice I decided not to repaint it. As you can see by the front forks, footpegs and rear brake pedal, it was in fairly good shape for a 34 year old bike. maicodone.jpg Attached Images __________________ '08 990 ADV '03 450 EXC

09-28-2012, 06:55 AM	#875
AJxr #395/#111 Joined: Feb 2011 Location: Clinton Corners, NY Oddometer: 863	got a new toy to hurt myself on. thought you guys would appreciate it. it belonged to a coworker who used to live in sacramento and race the golden state nationals in the late 80s. had some cool trophies from carlsbad, sacramento raceway, glen helen, and i think one was porterville? its been sitting in his garage ever since he moved here about 15 years ago or so. ive been bugging him about it for about 3-4 years. he finally caved knowing it would be going to a good home. has spark, tons of compression, needs a solid going over though. sudco? this jug is hugggge hey pv where did you get parts for your 89? __________________ 12 CRF250X - 13 CRF450R

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09-26-2012, 04:18 PM	#872
pvangel ^OP Team AARP Joined: Sep 2005 Location: South Salem, NY Oddometer: 1,502	Very cool! I want to ride one some day!

09-27-2012, 10:17 AM	#873
pvangel ^OP Team AARP Joined: Sep 2005 Location: South Salem, NY Oddometer: 1,502	It's been 26 days since I crashed at Etown and I'm still hurtin, haven't even been in the garage working on the bikes. Longest time I have been off a bike in 2yrs or so, first time I have felt old. This sucks!

09-28-2012, 08:28 AM	#877
pvangel ^OP Team AARP Joined: Sep 2005 Location: South Salem, NY Oddometer: 1,502	Thats actually a great bike! Sudco sells carbs and jets etc. You can get most parts from Honda, plastic is available from a bunch of places, seat covers, seals, all available. let me know if you need help with anything? I probably have stuff that fits it as well. Nice find!!!

10-09-2012, 04:27 PM	#878
pvangel ^OP Team AARP Joined: Sep 2005 Location: South Salem, NY Oddometer: 1,502	Vintage Body.....6 weeks now no riding..... I pinched or crushed my sciatic nerve when I went down so my hip has been numb and sore and numb and sore.... I'm gonna try and ride this week .... lets see how the vintage body does....I need to ride....

10-11-2012, 05:43 AM	#880
pvangel ^OP Team AARP Joined: Sep 2005 Location: South Salem, NY Oddometer: 1,502	Decided to take my race doctors(Kenny61) advice and try and "un pinch it" today and go for a ride. It's been so long my man card is at stake and my testosterone has dropped so low that I'm getting moobs again( there real and not spectacular). So I'm sick with a cold, my ribs still hurt, my hip is half numb and half hurt but at 53 if I only rode when I was 100% I would never ride again....ride report to follow.

10-11-2012, 05:05 PM	#884
pvangel ^OP Team AARP Joined: Sep 2005 Location: South Salem, NY Oddometer: 1,502	Good day! I was able to ride with no problem at all, I was super tight for awhile and my ribs hurt everytime I went through the whoops because you have to pull back and wheelie but I was fine after awhile. NICE!