#maico501

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Like Nothing Before: The Maico 501, Part 1 | Vintage Motor Company

A history and engineering and cultural analysis of the legendary Maico 501. Its origins, use in America, and the reasons why is still captures the imagination of motorcyclists.

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Motorcycle Preservation and Restoration Part 2. | Vintage Motor Company

This article examines the preservation and restoration of antique motorcycles. Special emphasis is on Maico and old dirt bike restoration.

part 2 of an article that took me forever to research.  Share if you like it!

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Preservation and Restoration Part 1 | Vintage Motor Company

Examining the meaning of the terms 'preservation' and 'restoration,' with respect to how the concepts relate to the stewardship of classic motor vehicles.

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My dad’s handwritten plea for a Maico motorcycle from 25 years ago.  Still in tact after all these years!

This picture was featured in his beautifully written expose on the history of Maico motorcycles and american sport bike culture 

http://vintagemotortees.com/the-history-of-maico-motorcycles-and-american-sport-motorcycle-culture-preface-part-3/