1981 Maico 490 Mega 2 1
12/21/2025 1:28pm
General Info
Additional Info
General Info
Model Year
Model Year
1981
Model Year:
Model Year
1981
Brand
Maico
Brand:
Maico
Model
Other
Model:
Other
Engine Size
Other
Engine Size:
Other
Engine Type
2-Stroke
Engine Type:
2-Stroke
Parts
Brand
Model
Additional info
Parts
Graphics
Other
MX Gurl Graphics
Graphics:
Other.
Misc: MX Gurl Graphics
Plastic
Other
So Cal Maico
Plastic:
Other.
Misc: So Cal Maico
Handlebar
Other
CR High Bend
Handlebar:
Other.
Misc: CR High Bend
Grips
Other
Stock Maico
Grips:
Other.
Misc: Stock Maico
Clutch Lever
Magura
Stock Maico
Clutch Lever:
Magura.
Misc: Stock Maico
Piston
Other
Wossner/Vintco
Piston:
Other.
Misc: Wossner/Vintco
Air Filter
Uni
UNI
Air Filter:
Uni.
Misc: UNI
Rear Shock
Ohlins
Restored to look like Corte-Cosso.Ohlins Twin Shocks
Rear Shock:
Ohlins.
Misc: Restored to look like Corte-Cosso.Ohlins Twin Shocks
Tires
Dunlop
Dunlop D952
Tires:
Dunlop.
Misc: Dunlop D952
Rims
Excel
Takasago
Rims:
Excel.
Misc: Takasago
Sprockets
Other
SoCal Maico
Sprockets:
Other.
Misc: SoCal Maico
Chain
Other
FirePower 520
Chain:
Other.
Misc: FirePower 520
Brakes
Other
EBS
Brakes:
Other.
Misc: EBS
Additional Info
Retirement project that got out of hand! Never owned or even ridden Maico but, always respected them. Seemed like a good restoration pick. Thanks to Gary @ SoCal Maico, Chris @ Vintage Works MX and IA Coatings. And more importantly, Fritz Guenther for the incredible motor work, hard to find parts and detailed brand knowledge that kept this project on track.
Additional Info:
Retirement project that got out of hand! Never owned or even ridden Maico but, always respected them. Seemed like a good restoration pick. Thanks to Gary @ SoCal Maico, Chris @ Vintage Works MX and IA Coatings. And more importantly, Fritz Guenther for the incredible motor work, hard to find parts and detailed brand knowledge that kept this project on track.
12/21/2025 1:28pm
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