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General Discussion => Penton Talk => Topic started by: Jeff Vlk on February 04, 2010, 03:57:57 PM

Title: 1978 MC5
Post by: Jeff Vlk on February 04, 2010, 03:57:57 PM
Just finished this KTM.  It came to me in a big box 2 weeks ago.  I am new to the POG and cant wait to run this vintage 250. May bring it down to AMA POG meeting Saturday.


http://i835.photobucket.com/albums/zz280/hotshoe943/ktmmc51978004.jpg

http://i835.photobucket.com/albums/zz280/hotshoe943/ktmmc51978005.jpg
Title: 1978 MC5
Post by: Mike Burgess on February 04, 2010, 04:42:34 PM
That's one beautiful bike.Of all the KTM's I owned and/or rode that is my all time Favorite KTM.I won many races on that bike. Just fit me perfect. I'd wear a front tire out from braking about monthly if i recall correctly. Comes to my Penton's it's my 73 Berkshire my dad built me. That Berkie would haul the mail all day long.
Title: 1978 MC5
Post by: joe novak on February 04, 2010, 05:18:34 PM
Wow,  I would love to see that bike at the AMA museum this weekend.  Really great job on it, and FOX shocks, too.
Title: 1978 MC5
Post by: tomale on February 04, 2010, 05:37:53 PM
So thats what a 78 front wheel looks like, mine had a 79 front wheel on it... Nice bike... I loved mine while I had it, and I won alot of races on that bike too....

Thom Green,Still crazy after all these years!
76' 250 MC5 (orginal owner)74'
250 hare scrambler (project bike)
Title: 1978 MC5
Post by: brian kirby on February 04, 2010, 05:46:41 PM
Very nice.

Brian

'72 Berkshire
Title: 1978 MC5
Post by: VICTOR MONZ on February 04, 2010, 06:13:04 PM
Very nice machine....bet she rips!
Title: 1978 MC5
Post by: garrettccovington on February 05, 2010, 01:15:08 AM
Looks Great!  What did you use to paint the frame and pipe!

G

72 six-day
Title: 1978 MC5
Post by: tooclose racing on February 05, 2010, 05:48:29 PM
Bike Porn....I love it.  :D
Title: 1978 MC5
Post by: Mike Lenz on February 07, 2010, 11:47:02 PM
Very nice! Ive got to get tech savvy and get some picts up hereQ!
Title: 1978 MC5
Post by: garrettccovington on February 08, 2010, 09:02:41 AM
I think next to paint codes, the most asked question is "how to post pics"  Go to "Searching the Message Board" and type in "how to post pics"  (my question) You'll see 454MRW's reply  it works great.  after a little practice you'll be a pro.

G

72 six-day
Title: 1978 MC5
Post by: Jerry Chafton on February 08, 2010, 09:17:25 AM
Sweet.......
Title: 1978 MC5
Post by: Charles Gresham on February 09, 2010, 10:36:14 AM
Nice bike Jeff ! [:p]

1974 Penton 250 Hare Scrambler
1973 Honda CL 100
1983 Honda XL 185
1993 Yamaha RT 180
Title: 1978 MC5
Post by: David Laite on February 09, 2010, 08:36:42 PM
Nice suspension for sure, I'm hoping you have a drive chain?

1973 Penton Six Day
1973 Penton Jackpiner
1982 Yamaha XT200
1982 Yamaha XJ650J Maxim
1987 Yamaha YZ490
2005 Honda CRF450R
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