1983 Maico 490 Spider

Just finished a total restoration. This is the first time starting the bike to run it through its first heat cycle with a 20:1 fuel mix. "This Bike is now on display on Barber vintage museum in Alabama"

[welfarestates]

I had a poster of this bike on my bedroom wall when I was 14. I'm 47 now, and this has always been my dream bike. Thank you for showing us this.

[paulskopic]

The sound of a 2 stroke dirt bike brings back wonderful memories.

[cecilyt]

When this bike came out it was the sickest looking thing on the market. Gorgeous.

[smxpro]

Put a big smile on my face. I remember always thinking how big those looked in the pits. Then pulling up to the starting gate on my Honda and one of these lined up next to me and thinking " damn that still looks big". I never owned one myself but I remember being 16 and evey old dude in the old timers class had one.

[jimmadonna]

She's beautiful! I'm getting misty. That bike is so far ahead of its time, it could race to the first turn and win 37 years later. A true classic.!

[TAllyn-qrio]

Those were the baddest bikes on the planet man...still are in my book! I raced 250 expert class from mid-70’s to 81 and the open class was dominated by that mother right there...a good friend had one and I loved riding it. 🤘🤘🤘

[didymusIsrael]

Wow what a machine...it really is a breath of fresh air to see such a beautiful scrambler 😁🏁

[manos]

Owned a 1980 440 on its last rebore, the older guys used to tell me that Maico's were the best bikes in the dirt. Thanks for evoking fond memories.

[detomasopantera]

Growing up in Europe this takes me back to the days and bikes of the era.
Sachs GS250
Suzuki PE175
Yamaha IT175
Elsinore 125
KX250
Simonini Beta Aprilia Zundapp Gilera Husky KTM SWM MAICO Hercules Ossa Montesa Bultaco CZ...yeah living in the dream world of 2 stroke👌👌👌😍

[andrea]

You are the envy of every Motocross-er over 40 on the planet!

[Cantabinexile]

Most probably one of my favourite off road bikes ever built.
the bike looks fantastic.
Great job.

[pesthizid]

You keep a piece of Motocross culture alive. And it is in a wonderful condition.
Thank you so much.

[deeznuts]

That's absolutely gorgeous.... what a beautiful bike

[Drifty]

😍😍
Beautiful !
Takes me back to my youth, I had a 250, 440 and 490 Maico.
Moved onto a CR480, then went road racing.
Soooo wish I'd held onto one of the Maico's

[SeaWolfEntertainment]

Just got my 1993 Kawasaki kx250 two stroke and I love it. Been riding for only a year and a half. Went from a 2003 Yamaha TTR 150 to the kx250. Will never go back to a four stroke.

[brandonbrown]

Started drewling as soon as I seen the awesome

[paulpatriot]

Brings tears to my eyes, and good memories. I was a flag boy at MX 338 when these were new, and I always loved the looks and the sound of those beautiful 80's Maicos. Beautiful bike!!! Thank you for sharing that beautiful restoration👍

[donhenderson]

What a beautiful brute. I miss the two strokes. I run Castrol R in my weedeater and leaf blower so I get the smoke!

[ProfileP]

Had one of these when i was a kid for the fields, what a bike!

[jeffwalker]

Every time I smell 2 stroke exhaust I instantly remember my 89 CR125...so many great times with it!