can't find the information on why they are desirable only stats and year by year breakdowns not a layman's "it was amazing at the time be cause it could do..." kind of thing --- I was born after their hayday by the looks so it's why I asked...
slow wide open throttler
can't find the information on why they are desirable only stats and year by year breakdowns not a layman's "it was amazing at the time be cause it could do..." kind of thing --- I was born after their hayday by the looks so it's why I asked...
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The 1981 Maico 490 mega2 was about the best open class mx bike (a lot of) your money could buy. They also produced (I think) 4 760cc versions. The 1982 single shock version had a lot of issues with the rear shock set up and pretty much drove the company into the dirt. There have since been various Maicos produced, some good and some not so good.Originally Posted by Scubbo
The one for sale is the GS endure version. It looks at best in rough condition, dented pipe and not even the more desireable and sought after reed vlve motor. By far not as desirable as the Mega2.
My 1981 Mega2 490 which I have long since sold. I'd love to have another....one day Roger Fitch...
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Yeah I've always lusted after one, but the left side kickstart sucks serious arse.
Ta
Generally, or because of yer hoof? Never bothered me on the Titan.
has made a bo-bo in his nappies
I had the opportunity to have a go on one.. but the legend lived up to its 'difficult' rep, & it just wouldn't bloody well make spark..what a bastard..
@ Scrubbo, if you aint had a real go on a big cube hard tuned competition 2T, treat yourself, & do it..
& your DR will never feel the same.. it'll seem pissy, more like the wee 'Thumpstar'..
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Na mate, once you learn the knack (and ditch the Bing for a Mikuni) it's a piece of piss as long as you commit 100%. Anything less and it can and will launch you and it fucking hurts.
Anorak
Big singles are a lot harder to start than twins the same size (as all the pistons are on TDC at the same time)
You can of course, try and rabbit kick them like a 125 or 250,occasionally this will work, but be prepared to have it kick back at you, like a sledge hammer, when it misfires.
You need to move them to TDC, then return the lever to the top, Then an and only ten give it a decent kick.
My berg is left foot, its left kick is a prick compared to a right kick, even with its two decompessors.
That said (although awkward left kick) it is about 1/2 as easy again to kick over compared to a CR500.
A lot of the older big 2 stokes used to have decomps fitted, you can even still buy kits for the CR500.
Kinky is using a feather. Perverted is using the whole chicken
has made a bo-bo in his nappies
Did you actually mean that a CR 500 is twice as easy to boot into life as a Husaberg.. I'd say moreso, when hot/picked up flooded..
& you can still buy a new CR 500 stateside .. & they're fitted into the current 4T MX Honda chassis..
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Ahh, I learnt to ride on one of these my sister owned.
Do I feel nostalgic? - Not for this rattle can restored and not at that price.
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...1012045303.htm
Don't you look at my accountant.
He's the only one I've got.
Moped rider
What generation is your Berg? I find mine way easier to start than any old XR600 or similar, mines missing the auto decompressor in the cam as well (not that I ever used that one). You can even start them with your hand once they are warm.Big singles are a lot harder to start than twins the same size (as all the pistons are on TDC at the same time
You can of course, try and rabbit kick them like a 125 or 250,occasionally this will work, but be prepared to have it kick back at you like a sledge hammer when it misfires.
You need to move them to TDC, then return the lever to the top, Then an and only ten give it a decent kick.
My berg is left foot, its left kick is a prick compared to a right kick, even with its two decompessors.
That said (although awkward left kick) it is about 1/2 as easy again to kick over compared to a CR500.
A lot of the older big 2 stokes used to have decomps fitted, you can even still buy kits for the CR500.
This seems a bit pricey, what do the new US ones go for?
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...1016885005.htm
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Worth about $1000, to me. Why the narrow photos? Some sellers make no effort to show details.
" Rule books are for the Guidance of the Wise, and the Obedience of Fools"
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Generally. My fucked ankle is the right one. But kicking a 500cc two stoke is no sweat when you know what you're doing...but on the left side? Unco as! I had a CR480 as a kid with a left kicker. Pain in the fucking ass. Titan you're only kicking over 2 250's though.
Anorak
Its one the Last of the real Bergs 501, it kicks over easy (as you say) it's just the left kick I find awkward. For me your boot always seems to slip off the kick starter at the wrong time.
They also seem to have created the worlds slipperiest kick starter.
If it was as hard to kick over as a CR500 is, I doubt it would ever get used at all.
Taffy recommends removing one of the Berg de- compressors from memory, he claims its easier to start without it.
Yeah that’s the running joke, when some muppet asks if they can ride it.
I used to say sure, of course............ as long as you can start it.
Then sit back and watch, smiing as there leg got sorer and the sweat poured off them, until that inevitable kickback or two finished off all their enthusiasm for having a go on a CR500.
You then walk over, kick it over with the throttle open wide (to clear the cylinder) bring it to TDC and start the bike with one decent kick, two if you were unlucky.
Kinky is using a feather. Perverted is using the whole chicken
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Fucking kidding themselves.
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