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General Discussion => Penton Talk => Topic started by: tdthigpen on November 12, 2009, 10:34:28 AM

Title: $227.50 Penton
Post by: tdthigpen on November 12, 2009, 10:34:28 AM
This is the bike that was on Ebay in Tallahassee,Fl.I have never taken so much silicone and duct tape off of a bike,                                                                  serious waterproofing was preformed.The rod bearing was its demise other than that neat bike.John Durrill this may have been one of yours.                                                            (//%5BIMG%5Dhttp://i353.photobucket.com/albums/r368/tdthigpen/Penton001-1.jpg)                                                                                                                                     (//)(http://i353.photobucket.com/albums/r368/tdthigpen/Penton002-1.jpg)                                                                                                                                      (//%5BIMG%5Dhttp://i353.photobucket.com/albums/r368/tdthigpen/Penton005.jpg)[/img]                                                                                                                                         (//%5BIMG%5Dhttp://i353.photobucket.com/albums/r368/tdthigpen/Penton003.jpg)[/img]

Thom Thigpen
1974 125 Six Days (21c)
1972 125 Six Days
Title: $227.50 Penton
Post by: firstturn on November 12, 2009, 01:19:30 PM
Thom,
  Looks like a neat bike.  I actually sent this ebay listing to John since it was so close, but I think he is working long hours now.  Great buy.

Ron Carbaugh
Title: $227.50 Penton
Post by: joe novak on November 13, 2009, 09:26:05 AM
WOW !  I saw that Penton on Ebay, and it looked real rough, like someone dragged it out of the Ocean.  You have done a great job of resurrecting it.   What have you done to it so far, other than cleaning it up?   You have a real eye for a gem in the rough.  Great price on your purchase, too.    joe
Title: $227.50 Penton
Post by: tdthigpen on November 13, 2009, 10:05:49 AM
Started taking the motor apart but it will be a while before before it goes back together.Happy to see it was still on a 54.0mm bore,transmission seems fine,clutch is good,replacing the usual, wheel bearings etc...Going to put a 5a motor in it and try to get my nephew to ride with me in CC at Diamond Dons next year.I never remember to take before pictures,that might be a good thing!

Thom Thigpen
1974 125 Six Days (21c)
1972 125 Six Days
Title: $227.50 Penton
Post by: desmond197 on November 13, 2009, 09:33:13 PM
I saw it on there but I have 4 125 Six Days and do not need another one. Have Fun