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'99-'02 Maico's anyone rode one?
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Posted by: bultokid---------------------
anybody out there have any experinence on '99-'02 maico namely the 500 ? have several in our group 81/85/86/89 have wild hair to try out the new ones know the had problems but since kostler has taken control have heard some pretty positive comments...anyone????????
Posted by: thermal---------------------
Maico?
Bultaco?
Montesa?
I don't know much about dirt bikes but I read the mags..........what planet you from?
Posted by: mxkid---------------------
There are tests of 1990, 1992 & 1999 500's at Maico Brothers . They also have brochures & a price list for the 2002 models.Lots of other cool Maico stuff there too.
Hope this helps.
RJ
Posted by: rollingp---------------------
Midwest KTM in Valpo Indiana is an authorized Maico dealer
Posted by: Ramski---------------------
Since I've always liked Maicos, I looked into the (new) ones a couple of years ago. The reviews were pretty good. I talked to a Euro dealer out in California (Erics in Pasadena) a couple of months ago and he was telling me that he heard the current company that was making the new Maicos stopped making them. I think Kostler bought all the leftovers. Not sure about this and maybe someone else can fill us all in.
The whole story of Maicos downfall is pretty sad. Those Corte-Cosso shocks really did them in. They were looking really good in 1981. I really wish the Maico name comes back strong again.
Posted by: justql---------------------
I didn't know they still made them.
Posted by: tm-enduro---------------------
A fellow I rode with a month or so ago has a mid-90's 500 enduro and has a 2002 380 enduro on the way very soon. He had recently ridden a 2001 320 enduro, he claimed it was the best enduro bike he had ridden, combining the stable handling of a TM with the smooth power delivery of a GasGas 300, but stronger. I rode his 500 for a while and have to say that the handling was very nice and the motor was quite smooth (reminded me of a Husaberg). Koestler in Germany is making new Maicos for moto, enduro, and motard (as in 620cc 2-stroke!!!!).
Posted by: maicomotoman---------------------
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The whole story of Maicos downfall is pretty sad. Those Corte-Cosso shocks really did them in. They were looking really good in 1981. I really wish the Maico name comes back strong again
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The real story is a bit more sinister. Check it out>>>Who killed Maico <<< I hope they come back too
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