Maico GP440 1974-1/2

1974-1/2 Maico GP440. Own a piece of vintage motocross history. This is arguably one of the finest. best handling motocrossers of the time. AHRMA Vintage Legal big bore motocrosser a brand ridden by the likes of Ake Johnson. Adolph Weil. Gerrit Wolsink and Steve Stackable. This bike has a 1975 frame (#3210961) with the preferred tapered roller bearing steering stem. and a 1974-1/2 440 Motor. #U441075. Modifications include PVL ignition with smaller ignition cover. new bearings and seals. modified (small) clutch. no slip. no drag and two finger operation. New fork springs with period correct fork boots. front wheel has a 1981 hub. Maico magnesium backing plate and stainless steel spokes laced to an Akront shoulderless rimRear wheel has Maico Only backing plate. stainless steel spokes laced to an Excel rim and a new Metzler knobby. Maico Only aluminum brake lever. with Wheelsmith replica chain guideMagura Dogleg front brake and clutch lever. Magura compression release lever and throttle. Ohlins rear shocks. new front. rear fender. airbox. filter and carb boot. Terry cables clutch. front brake. compression release and throttle cableFrame and tank painted by Ric Tipton of GP Maico. Beautiful silver frame with new wide footpegs and custom red chain guide protector. Aluminum GP tank. Ric also spent hours prepping the bike for vintage racing. Bing 54 carburetor the proper mixer for these beautiful motors. ACE expansion chamber with aluminum pipe support. A truly beautiful open class motocrosser.