I finally procured one of my most sought after prizes, a late 78- early 79 KTM MX-6 175, which had replacement GS-6 side panels, (or decals), installed at some point incorrectly. This didn't sell on eBay and as good luck found me this CHRISTmas, I had just (within seconds) closed the deal on this jewel in the rough, & I found out from my Fiance' which was on Facebook on her phone as we headed to my home, that my Niece and Nephew in Law were heading up the next morning from San Antonio TX. to my brothers home near me in Illinois for Christmas. It took a lot of scrambling to get the bike paid for in time for my relatives to pick it up in Northern TX, saving me a lot of driving time and expense, and with help from Chi Jer, for the purchase of my Rolling chassis & Mark Wunderlin, Paul Stannard, Joe Bilazzo, Sam Niskanen, and one of very my best friends and mentor, Ron Carbaugh, all of whom pre-paid for me to transport their Jewels home safely for them to or from York in January, I was able to get it paid for in time. May God bless each and everyone of you this Christmas and keep you safe and happy during this most Joyus season! I would rather have good friends than all the Gold there has ever been in Fort Knox. Merry Christmas! Mike
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Michael R. Winter
I enjoy rebuilding and appreciating Pentons!
1974 250 HS Pentons-1978 KTM 250'S
1975 Can Am 175 TNT 250 conversion
1976-78 125-400 RM's & 79 PE250 Suzuki & 2012 DR650
2007 CR125R Honda
1977 MC250 Maico
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Cool, really cool.
Congratulations!
RP
I have one of those in my shop. Want another one?
I'm completely tapped out for the moment, but I would consider an MX version as well. Right now I need to save up for a set of Pirelli MT16's so I can test ride my new bike. Mike
Michael R. Winter
I enjoy rebuilding and appreciating Pentons!
1974 250 HS Pentons-1978 KTM 250'S
1975 Can Am 175 TNT 250 conversion
1976-78 125-400 RM's & 79 PE250 Suzuki & 2012 DR650
2007 CR125R Honda
1977 MC250 Maico
Nice find Mike -- you definitely earned it and deserve it! Thanks for all you do and for sharing your knowledge and being a great contributor to POG.
Wishing you and yours a very joyful holiday season!
Regards,
John Hubbard
Nice, Mike! Let me know what you think of that motor once you have taken it for a spin.
The bike is even better than I expected as far as condition, but the local weather, and lack of kill switch, has kept me from even starting it, and the badly weather cracked tires will stop me from riding it because they won't hold air. It may be just a bit until I can scrape up the money for a set of MT16 Pirellis. I'll keep you posted. Mike
Michael R. Winter
I enjoy rebuilding and appreciating Pentons!
1974 250 HS Pentons-1978 KTM 250'S
1975 Can Am 175 TNT 250 conversion
1976-78 125-400 RM's & 79 PE250 Suzuki & 2012 DR650
2007 CR125R Honda
1977 MC250 Maico
Mike did you find a Speedo?
Ron Carbaugh
Thank you Ron. Since Tom Brosius does not have a current website and only pops in from time to time, does anyone have contact info for him? I tried to email him, but it came back as un-deliverable. Tom made some MX-6 250 decals from my originals, and listed them on his site and I was wondering if he had any left and If I could get the 175 MX-6 ones made? How is Tom doing? Otherwise, does anyone know of a good place to get some more re-produced from my originals? Thanks, Mike
Michael R. Winter
I enjoy rebuilding and appreciating Pentons!
1974 250 HS Pentons-1978 KTM 250'S
1975 Can Am 175 TNT 250 conversion
1976-78 125-400 RM's & 79 PE250 Suzuki & 2012 DR650
2007 CR125R Honda
1977 MC250 Maico
Hi Mike, my vendor may still have the decals in their data base, will ck for you, Tom.....
Mike , decals located, my new email is:
[email protected]adios , Tom Brosius
Email sent. Mike
Michael R. Winter
I enjoy rebuilding and appreciating Pentons!
1974 250 HS Pentons-1978 KTM 250'S
1975 Can Am 175 TNT 250 conversion
1976-78 125-400 RM's & 79 PE250 Suzuki & 2012 DR650
2007 CR125R Honda
1977 MC250 Maico
http://stores.ebay.com/slmracingcom/decals-/_i.html?_fsub=3256481017&_sid=29415257&_trksid=p4634.c0.m322
Just bought some decals from this site a couple weeks ago. Pretty good quality.