Has anyone talked to Larry lately?It's been 2 months since i heard from him and he has some parts i need(and paid for 3 months ago).If somebody can reach him,please have him call me.Anyone else having this problem?Hope he's ok, but this is getting ridiculous.Thanks,
Ric
ric emmal
Gee.... I know that tune!
I've never had a problem with getting stuff from Larry, I do know he changed jobs and has had a hectic schedule. Hopefully he's seen the post and will rectify the problem .
I bought a bike from Larry back in Feb. I've been in contact with him off and on since. I sent him an email just to check on how he is doing a couple weeks back and never heard anything back. Hopefully he is just busy and noting bad had happened.
74 250 Hare scramble
68 Six Day
I went over to Larry's in the spring to pick up a nice Husky WR 360. We had a nice visit but have not heard from him recently. Hope all is OK.
I know he is working alot and gives his job top priority above all things it seems. I picked up my Jerseys from him at the Cadillac dealership and some for Mike G. and he made the usually excuses on some parts owed to Mike. He seems ok, but under alot stress, but put on some weight from the looks of things. He has a lot of excuses that obviously don't add up. Mike
Michael R. Winter
I enjoy rebuilding and appreciating Pentons!
1974 250 HS Pentons-1980 KTM 175-400'S
1975 Can Am 175 TNT & 77 250 Black Widow
1979 Husqvarna OR250 & OR390
1976-78 RM & 77-79 PE Suzuki's
1974 CR250M 07 CR125R
I also am having trouble reaching Larry. I still have not received my jersey. I talked to him awhile back and he told me it was missed by the printer and name and number did not get printed. He hoped I would have it for Mid-Ohio. Since than I have not been able to get in touch with him. I know it was a big cammitment and the jerseys look great but hope I will be out the money.
Glenn Berry
Wait paintshous, there might be good reason to.Why do I say this?
What verse do you you want......When you ride a Penton, do you worry about what jersey you wear?
Life changes do occur, but they do not detract from the core values.............
There is nothing that can ever replace...a well dressed Penton.........
There are virtuous capabilities within the PoG, they take time.
Nurtured, in the theme the "Penton Campfire".....
There is all-ways a "quiet place"
These are moments, they come..................................
Tom Brosius
I have been working 12-13 hour days 6 days a week building a career and a future making up for lost time. I also have been trying to get moved out of the old house so I do not have to pay anymore double rent. Also have been dealing with my Sisters ill health as her kidneys have failed and she is very ill. Last but not least I am dealing with my own rhumatoid arthritis and prostate cancer. The meds I am on have brought about the weight gain for whatever that matters. Because of all of these things I have made all of them higher priority than motorcycle loose ends. These things are the excuses that don't add up to some as to why I do not have all my motorcycle loose ends tied up. My goal is to have the few left to be sewed up by the 7th of August.
Glenn your jersey will go out by weeks end and I will call you today.
Ric we spoke about the rest of your stuff going out Wednesday. That should fix your deal. Too bad I can not let my Mom see me ride one last time ever again as I did not get the opportunity in that last Best In The Desert race. That deal can't be fixed. I am not always at the top of others priorities either.
Funny how some "Friends" here want to be cut slack and given top consideration when they want something but they can not understand or cut slack back when it is the other way.
Bottom line-For the Very FEW that are owed anything it will get handled fairly quickly and I will be glad to get these last commitments met and be done with motorcycles as they have been a self imposed ball and chain for the last few years.
Larry P
This may be a little late as Larry has already replied. I purchased some Sachs gaskets from Larry off Ebay not too long ago. The transaction went well and I waited the usual time for delivery....no gaskets. I sent the customary query through Ebay as to not receiving the parts. In very short order I got a reply from Larry stating that he had gone through some wholesale changes in his life and that he would get the parts out soon. I told him I was in no hurry as these parts were for future teardowns anyway. My parts came within a couple of weeks just as he said. No problem.
I've purchased from Larry before and have always received what was described and in a timely manner. I'd purchase from him again if he were selling what I needed.
Larry, If you're reading this, you've always done right by me. Good luck to you.
Keith May
Larry, I have waited until now to say anything because I know the kind of man you are. you are a straight shooter even when you it was not personally to your advantage.. I was sure that it your were late on something there was a really good reason.. I for one never doubted. Sometimes I get so involved in getting things done and the nose is so pressed to the grindwheel that I loose all focus to the out side world.. I am praying for you.
Thom Green,Still crazy after all these years!
76' 250 MC5 (orginal owner)
74'250 hare scrambler (project)
74' 1/2 440 maico
78' 440 maico
72' cr125 Husky (project)
74' TM125 suzuki
93' RMx 250 suzuki
Never done business with Larry but I'm going to have to disagree here. I've also sold countless parts on the internet. If I've got your money, it is my obligation to get these parts to you in a timely manner. I was raised as to not make my problems yours. If someone has paid for something, it should be delivered promptly not when it's convenient for you the seller.
Larry, sorry to hear of your problems. I hope you realize how much your postings and opinnions are rspected here. That is why so many of us trusted you by sending you money for jerseys with no recourse if jerseys were not received. The only thing I was asking for was a little communication. I hope you do not deceide to leave the motorcycle community and the POG family.
Glenn Berry
FWIW, Larry and I have butted heads here and shared our opinions on things too. What many here forget is this stage of our lives is a less than simple time, life can come at you from many directions. I'm sure what Larry was implying by the "ball and chain" quote is the fun had been covered over by commitments and his own health, a situation many here and in the sport can relate to. I too have been in a hiatus from the sport for some things much like Larry, working toward a return one day soon but it is not a priority for the time being.
Quote: Thomas Jefferson, We are all born ignorant, some work to remain that way.
Quote:Peter Villacaro, "it is impossible to teach those that wish not to be taught".
Hello Larry,any Penton jerseys left? I'll take any color. Size xl or L. Thanks. Greg Smiles@ provide.net
I have to add my 2 cents worth.
I was one of the people who bought riding jerseys from Larry this summer. He took it upon himself to organize this huge undertaking, and I thank him for his efforts. The jerseys were all custom made, with many different color combos, as well as custom numbers and names, and mine arrived just as promised. Upstanding guy.
Doug Dyar
72 Penton 175 Jackpiner
92 Suzuki DR350
I just want the bike i paid $2150.00 for in May.I got my jersey...
ric emmal
let me add to what Ric just posted,
I would like my Penton parts that i paid for back in June and my $50 refund he has owed me since July, i did finally get my jerseys thanks to Mike Winter !!
here is a little script:
Larry : Mike i will send your package out on Wed. and refund your $50 thru Paypal
Mike : thank you Larry, please email me the tracking info
Larry : Ok Mike
Mike : i will drop you a line when the package arrives and i see my refund
this conversation was a month ago, he will not return any of my calls,
read what 400gs6 posted here, no true'r words spoken !!!!
enough is enough Larry,
all i can say is buyer Beware !!!!!!!!!!
Mike Gallagher, NJ.
[email protected]
Just a update. I still have not received my jersey or a refund.
Glenn Berry
Last update, I received my Jersey, Looks great, just as ordered. Thanks Larry
Glenn Berry
Latest Up-Date, i still have not received my parts or cash i sent Larry,
Larry used to be a stand up guy here and outside the POG in my eyes,
when you tell me my parts will be mailed the next day and my money will be sent back to my PayPal account { mind you this was a month and a half ago he told me this on the phone } and nothing shows,
no phone calls or emails, i have called him several times and left messages { even loosing my cool and letting my Irish temper get the best of me on one of the messages - sorry Larry } but still he doesn't return my calls,
how do i have faith and respect for someone i thought was a dear friend and Brother !!
Larry i know you read here, step up and do right, send me my parts and my money and put this behind us !!!!!!!!!!
Mike Gallagher, NJ.
[email protected]
Mikey,Same boat as you.Still trying to get the rest of the parts to put this bike together.Lots of broken promises i hate to say.It's very frustrating-i could go on but suffice it to say it's been 5 months.I feel your pain.
Ric
I have kept my mouth shut since this post started. I just need to ask a question or two. Has anyone heard from Larry? Is he OK? Is he injured, or sick or in the hospital??? Does anyone know???? I realize that he owes some of you parts, a bike and maybe a shirt or two, but the 1st thing I think one should do is to ensure he is alright. Being a week or so late is not out of the norm for Larry, but months??? It makes me think something is not right. Larry would NEVER do this unless something was drastically wrong.
Please guys, lets make sure everything is fine with Larry before we send out the lynching party.
Donny Smith
Paragould, AR
I have also held my toungue, but I saw him in person a while back at the Cadillac dealership that he works at to obtain part of the things that he owed Mike G. including our shirts, and he was fine, and making promises that he never intended keeping, and excuses that were clearly untrue. He is removing motorcycles from his life, as he only has time for work, and any time left over is spent with his better half, not fufilling comittments. Selling the same items to more than one person to meet financial reponsibilities, (including complete motorcycles on occasion) is not my idea of the upstanding Larry I used to know. Mike
Michael R. Winter
I enjoy rebuilding and appreciating Pentons!
1974 250 HS Pentons-1980 KTM 175-400'S
1975 Can Am 175 TNT & 77 250 Black Widow
1979 Husqvarna OR390
1976-78 RM & 77-79 PE Suzuki's
1974 CR250M 07 CR125R 79 CR250R
Hi Donny,I don't want to start in on this and ruin my day thinking about it.Yes i've talked to Larry.The only way he returns calls,answers emails,or text messages is if YOU catch him at his work#.I've asked how he is,can i help,is everything ok and he says yeah just busy.I'm beyond that now.So yes Donny,he is ok enough to make it to work but not to go to the post office or ups.The frame i finally got was packed so poorly it looked like it was dragged behind the ups truck from Springfield.He clearly does not give a ****.I have no doubt Larry has health and other problems-at our ages who doesn't.He has outright lied to me over and over and over.He just can't seem to,or doesn't want to follow thru.It's not a lynching party Donny,give me a call an i'll be glad to explain the whole story-i've begged,pleaded,given slack,etc.,etc.etc. and given him every chance to make things right with little result,though i did get my frame(damaged)and wheels about 5 months after purchase and still waiting on a bunch more stuff.Ok i'm done,my day is ruined.Thanks,Ric
p.s.just now got a text from Larry-he's"taking it now"-i hope he really is-we'll see-i've been told that too many times before to fall for it again. Ric
p.s.-yes obviously i have plenty of other bikes but this one was special,Tom Benolkin spent lots making this light,titanium,etc. so it has stuff none of my other ones have(which i am waiting for still).And despite this i really wish Larry the best in his quest to Become a Man.(see his previous post in racing talk).
Ric Emmal
Pentons Rule!
5 125 steel tankers
10 cmf 100/125
2 Mettco 125
1 Penda
2 jackpiners
2 harescramblers
5 Herc 7 speeds
1 Tyran 125
1 Ktm150xc
1 Honda crf450x
1 Honda sl70
1 Hon cr125 77
1 Yam pw80
2 Yam yz125d
1 Suz pe 175
1 Suz rm85
1 Mz250
3 Sachs/dkw 125
1 Hon cb700sc
1 Aprillia RC50
Most in progress.. so many projects-so little time...
Hey Ric, what year is the PE175 you have listed. I had a 1980 that I raced for a few years in the desert.
Thanks for changing the subject-it's a 81 PE twinshock-neat bike.BTW i haven't heard from Mike G.-i hope he's ok as i know he's been very upset about this mess as well.
Ric
I have repeatedly offered, (through the few conversations that Mike G. was able to have with Larry), to pick up the outstanding parts for Mike & Ric so that Larry didn't have to even go to the trouble to pack or ship them and Larry just made excuses for the most part that he was too busy to even round them up. Larry, if you happen to see this post, that offer still stands, no questions asked. Mike
Michael R. Winter
I enjoy rebuilding and appreciating Pentons!
1974 250 HS Pentons-1980 KTM 175-400'S
1975 Can Am 175 TNT & 77 250 Black Widow
1979 Husqvarna OR390
1976-78 RM & 77-79 PE Suzuki's
1974 CR250M 07 CR125R 79 CR250R
Thanks Mike-I know you've tried many times to help-it's much appreciated.Have you spoken with Mike G. in the last week or so?
Ric
No,
I will call him after he gets off work. I did get an email joke that he forwarded last week. Mike
Michael R. Winter
I enjoy rebuilding and appreciating Pentons!
1974 250 HS Pentons-1980 KTM 175-400'S
1975 Can Am 175 TNT & 77 250 Black Widow
1979 Husqvarna OR390
1976-78 RM & 77-79 PE Suzuki's
1974 CR250M 07 CR125R 79 CR250R
hey guys thanks for the thoughtfullness,
i have been dealing with the stress of another upcoming cervical surgery,
just wish Larry would send me my parts and money and put this behind all of us !!!
how about it Larry ???
Mike Gallagher, NJ.
[email protected]
Thanks Ric and Michael. I just wanted to ensure he was OK before I formed an opinion on this matter. I knew Larry was getting out of the Motorcycle business, but I never thought he'd bail on his friends and his commitments. If he were still in Springfield MO, I would drive up and collect what I could, but too far to Springfield IL
Donny Smith
Paragould, AR