OK, time to pop this to the top of the list. Hopefully you've already pre-entered for the Reunion Ride next weekend in Combs, Arkansas, but if you haven't I'm sure Lightning Landers will be happy to accept your registration on-site.
Who's going? Last year the Pentons were almost outnumbered by the swarm of Hodakas!
Jeff DeBell
I'am coming!!! I had a great time last year and this year should be even better. Looking at the weather,it's shaping up to be a good weekend.
i'll be there and i'm bringing paul busick. looking forward to it. see everyone there! :D chi jer
We had rain last night and more predicted for the middle of the week. Should make for great conditions. Got a GS6 ready to roll.
Pete Petrick
175 Jackpiner
Slow but Good
i will be there with my son david
dennis l.brown
will be there Friday mid-day .
I am looking for one of the old Scott facemask's (white)
as I am trying to put together a old school ISDE outfit for the ride.
Anyone ?
Bob Bean
1986 ISDE Italy
1987 ISDE Poland
1989 ISDE Germany
1970 125 Six Day
1973 100 Berkshire
1973 Jackpiner 175
1974 Penton 250 Harescrambler
1976 Husky 250CR
1985 Husky 400WRX
1985 Husky 400WR
Looking forward to seeing you folks at the RR.
Paul
PS I heard a rumor that a certain Penton parts supplier from the Cleveland area might be at the event...:)
Shhhh....
Paul don't tell anyone that I am going. It's supposed to be a surprise.
Alan Buehner
Bob i happen to have a set of goggles that are white with a matching white mask. Both scott.
Quotequote:Originally posted by Bob Bean
will be there Friday mid-day .
I am looking for one of the old Scott facemask's (white)
as I am trying to put together a old school ISDE outfit for the ride.
Anyone ?
Bob Bean
1986 ISDE Italy
1987 ISDE Poland
1989 ISDE Germany
1970 125 Six Day
1973 100 Berkshire
1973 Jackpiner 175
1974 Penton 250 Harescrambler
1976 Husky 250CR
1985 Husky 400WRX
1985 Husky 400WR
2010 KTM 250sx
1983 KTM 495
1983 YAMAHA IT250
1976 SUZUKI RM370
1986 HONDA Z50 My first bike
Hope to add a PENTON soon!
I will be there early Friday. I hear that Admiral Rick Grant is coming alone and with Gary "Rabbit" Travis (aka: Bama Gary) in hospital after stroke, Greg Holder is traveling alone and should be there by noon.
Michael,
Are you coming to the RR ?
my email is actioncycle at sbcglobal.net
Bob Bean
1986 ISDE Italy
1987 ISDE Poland
1989 ISDE Germany
1970 125 Six Day
1973 100 Berkshire
1973 Jackpiner 175
1974 Penton 250 Harescrambler
1976 Husky 250CR
1985 Husky 400WRX
1985 Husky 400WR
I should be there between noon and 2PM Friday, riding a Hoooskvarna this year.
Brian
Below is a link to the ISDTRR entry list, 103 entries as of now.
http://www.ahrma.org/ahrma_pdfs/results/2011/6_Day/11_isdt_RidersEnterByClass_10_29.htm
Paul
Any info on assigned rows?
Pete Petrick
175 Jackpiner
Slow but Good
I don't have any.
Paul
Row 1?
101 Kid Christopher 100 expert '72 Berkshire
201 E. Phillips +50 expert '73 Harescrambler
301 Wild Bill Ryburn classic '71 steel tanker
We rides Pentons.
Through and through.
Try and catch us.
You'll never do!
We're also goin' to kick butt in team competition too - The True Flying Squirrels (Kirby gets the boot after he switched to Hoooskvarna.)
Ernie P.
Chattanooga, TN
Bob,
Unfortunately i wont be able to make it. But, if you are willing to pay the costs i can overnight them!.
Quotequote:Originally posted by Bob Bean
Michael,
Are you coming to the RR ?
my email is actioncycle at sbcglobal.net
Bob Bean
1986 ISDE Italy
1987 ISDE Poland
1989 ISDE Germany
1970 125 Six Day
1973 100 Berkshire
1973 Jackpiner 175
1974 Penton 250 Harescrambler
1976 Husky 250CR
1985 Husky 400WRX
1985 Husky 400WR
2007 KTM 525
1983 KTM 495
1983 YAMAHA IT250
1984 YAMAHA IT200
1976 SUZUKI RM370
1986 HONDA Z50 My first bike
Hope to add a PENTON soon!
Michael,
We are leaving tomorrow, so unfortunetly, overnight express wouldnt do any good..
Bob Bean
1986 ISDE Italy
1987 ISDE Poland
1989 ISDE Germany
1970 125 Six Day
1973 100 Berkshire
1973 Jackpiner 175
1974 Penton 250 Harescrambler
1976 Husky 250CR
1985 Husky 400WRX
1985 Husky 400WR
Sorry Bob,
Wish i could've helped. Let me know if you ever need anything.
Quotequote:Originally posted by Bob Bean
Michael,
We are leaving tomorrow, so unfortunetly, overnight express wouldnt do any good..
Bob Bean
1986 ISDE Italy
1987 ISDE Poland
1989 ISDE Germany
1970 125 Six Day
1973 100 Berkshire
1973 Jackpiner 175
1974 Penton 250 Harescrambler
1976 Husky 250CR
1985 Husky 400WRX
1985 Husky 400WR
2007 KTM 525
1983 KTM 495
1983 YAMAHA IT250
1984 YAMAHA IT200
1976 SUZUKI RM370
1986 HONDA Z50 My first bike
Hope to add a PENTON soon!
You could always send it to the motel that some of the riders are staying at. 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
I see Teddy's signed up. Anyone know if he'll be able to make it? I hope he can.
Lew Mayer
Ernie, I may be on a Hoooskvarna this year, but at least I am going.
Brian
It is true that the Kid and I will be no-shows this year. I'm blessed with too much work to do and the Kid is on the Travel 22 plan (11 ft + 11rr). Bumpin' down that old rocky trail at Combs is not too his likin'. Don't forget your skid plate, butt glue, and lucky coon tail.
Hope everyone has a grand time!
Ernie P.
Chattanooga, TN
Talked to Teddy last night, sez he'll be there Friday.
Pete Petrick
175 Jackpiner
Slow but Good
Day one done. 29 degrees this am.. Plenty of frosty ice on the bikes in impound.. a few had starting problems. Riding on the same minute with Brian Kirby. 1st special test was tight, rocky slippery and lots of hidden logs at angles under the leaves. only 3 miles out from the start and lots of guys werent ready for that yet....
It warmed up though and got better thru the day.
2nd special test was a lot nicer with less rocks and logs and a little faster.
The famous lunch stop put on by the Razerbacks was again a big hit...!
Grass track test at the end had plenty of muddy slippery spots so you had to be a little carefull as to not go down...
Sorry about taking out the banners and stake at the end guys..<G>
Took that final jump for the camera's and forgot the shut off spot was that close..
Bob Bean
1986 ISDE Italy
1987 ISDE Poland
1989 ISDE Germany
1970 125 Six Day
1973 100 Berkshire
1973 Jackpiner 175
1974 Penton 250 Harescrambler
1976 Husky 250CR
1985 Husky 400WRX
1985 Husky 400WR
GREAT ISDTRR! Razorback Riders Club was outstanding in support. Nothing like getting a lunch in the middle of the scenic Ozarks. Beautiful views. Day two had more fine trail & with the grasstrack dried out, it made for great racing.
Guy Cooper schooled everyone. At the start of the grasstrack event he politely threaded the needle through the first turn, getting the holeshot, then checked out. He showed what makes him a pro; friendly, fast and he stayed to the very end of awards. We need more ISDT vets to come out and do this ride.
It was great to see all my Penton buds again.
Pete Petrick
175 Jackpiner
Slow but Good
Agreed that Guy not only put on a show, he put on an exhibition! Nothing but roost from turn to turn and doubling the jumps at the start/finish. He'll be back next year for sure. Where?
JOHN ZINK RANCH OCTOBER 26-28, 2012. I believe Chicago Jerry's already got it on the AHRMA calendar. more later!
Jeff DeBell
Does anyone have any videos from the event?
1976 MC 5 Original Owner
1980 KTM GS
1982 Suzuki PE 175
1976 Husqvarna 175GP
2002 KTM 200 EXC
1975 Jackpiner (project)
1976 Penton 175 GS (project)
I know Brian Kirby was one of at least a dozen guys sporting helmet cams, so I'm pretty sure something should be up soon.
Jeff DeBell
I had problems with my camera, I didnt get a minute of footage from the entire weekend.
Brian
I heard from a post-vintage rider who said no-way he would ride a vintage bike at Combs. Is he a whimp or is Combs getting too beat out to be fun on a short travel bike?
Ernie P.
Chattanooga, TN
Ernie:
As for riding Combs on a vintage bike, I think it depends on your definition of fun. I felt the weekend was definetly a challenge, but I finished and enjoyed the weekend. The weather was perfect, the club is first class, and the comraderie couldn't be beaten.
Since I ride slower than most, riding the rocks was OK. If I had any competition in my class, or felt compelled to try and go faster, I really believe I would have damaged my bike, myself, or both.
There was probably a reason that there were far fewer entrants on vintage bikes, and only one premier bike (DNF middle of day 1.)
There were some entrants that did very well on vintage bikes. Realistically, Combs is rocks and can be tough. But it is very difficult to set up an event that can be challenging to expert and ISDT vets on PV nad modern bikes, yet ridable by old and slow novices on vintage bikes.
Bottom line, I wish I had had more suspension, but the old "Steeltanker" never missed a beat.
Bill
I'm 53 and I've probably have rode the Combs event a half dozen days competing on my 74 Jackpiner. Never hurt the bike or body but is a little rougher with the shorter suspension. For motivation I just harken back to the days of yore, when people competed on just as rough or rougher stuff on the same kind of bike.
That said, I know at least one older, very accomplished rider will skip Combs due to passing blood after the event.
Pete Petrick
175 Jackpiner
Slow but Good
I have ridden Combs on a Penton Six Day, Hodaka 100B+, Ossa SDR, and several times on a Hodaka Combat Wombat. I have never felt the course was too rough. If you sit a lot and DON'T wear a kidney belt, I can see passing some blood after an event. I used to often over the years. I think that Works Performance shocks help a lot with handling the rocks. Overall I like riding Combs. Just watch the toes.
I've ridden AHRMA events at Combs several times on bikes ranging from a 76 CR250 Honda to an 84 IT490 Yamaha and had a great time every time. After doing hardly any riding at all for two years I rode the Combs ISDTRR this past weekend as the initial outing on my recently completed 74 Penton 250 and had the most fun yet even though what riding skills I had had atrophied considerably over the last two idle years. I had the opportunity to speak with Mr. Penton and recognized Jack Penton out on the trail cheering all riders on - pretty cool stuff for us Penton fans and as always the scenery we were routed through for the transfer sections was spectacular. Hats off to the Razorback Riders for putting on a tremendous event.
I had a great time on my Hodaka.
Dwighty,
Even after hugging that tree ? <G>
Tree hugger!
Yes it was again another fantastic RR put on by the Razorback Riders club.
A tip of the visor to all the hard work put in by each and every one of them.
Thank you very much.
Bob Bean
1986 ISDE Italy
1987 ISDE Poland
1989 ISDE Germany
1970 125 Six Day
1973 100 Berkshire
1973 Jackpiner 175
1974 Penton 250 Harescrambler
1976 Husky 250CR
1985 Husky 400WRX
1985 Husky 400WR
I had a grand time on my Hodie too! Any reasonably capable 70's era off-road machine is well capable of handling the course. I don't recall clunking the frame tubes on a rock at any time -- handle bars on trees, yes -- but frame on rocks, no.
I can see that the course might be a bit harsh for '60's era British iron, but there weren't many there. (Of course that might be because they stayed away because of the expected rocky climbs and descents). That's a tough issue to resolve. How do you accomodate the "dinosaurs" (a term used with true affection) yet retain some interest for the younger (40 yr old) machines?
It was EPIC!
Ed
Keep the rubber side down!