Penton Owners Group

Enjoy your weekend everyone!

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Skip Page
Tucson, AZ
//www.robertpagearchitect.com

Skip, looking very nice! Mike

Michael R. Winter
I enjoy rebuilding and appreciating Pentons!
1974 250 HS Pentons-1978-1979 MX-6 175 & 250 KTM's
1976-78 125-400 RM's & 79 PE250 Suzuki & 2012 DR650
2007 CR125R Honda
1977 MC250 Maico

Thanks Mike. Wait till you see the pipe. Turned out perfect. Thanks again.

Skip Page
Tucson, AZ
//www.robertpagearchitect.com

Super nice!
Two questions:
1. Does your front plate have the rubber band stretching from side to side or did you use some sort of bracket - could you take a photo?
2. Does someone make those anniversary stickers on the side plates? I'm in the market for a set.
Thank you.

'77 Penton GS6 400
'10 KTM RC8R Akrapovic LE #21
'07 BMW R1200S Wossner

Quotequote:Originally posted by cageyar

Super nice!
Two questions:
1. Does your front plate have the rubber band stretching from side to side or did you use some sort of bracket - could you take a photo?
2. Does someone make those anniversary stickers on the side plates? I'm in the market for a set.
Thank you.

'77 Penton GS6 400
'10 KTM RC8R Akrapovic LE #21
'07 BMW R1200S Wossner

I borrowed a 150/17 intertube from my wife's tank bag.  That reminds me........
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Al B dug up the decals for me.  Cannot thank him enough for all he does.


Skip Page
Tucson, AZ
//www.robertpagearchitect.com

This looks very good! Post pictures when the bike is coming together.

Andreas

Here's the pipe with the new paint Mike.  

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Just waiting for a few small parts to complete.

Skip Page
Tucson, AZ
//www.robertpagearchitect.com

Looking really nice.....  Thanks for posting!  Is that the original finish on the tank, or did you have it re-done?

1976 MC 5 Original Owner
1982 Suzuki PE 175
1976 Penton 175 XC
1979 KTM 175 GS: FOR SALE
1985 20' Hi Point trailer

A friend in town painted the tank.

Beautiful Skip.

Ron Carbaugh

Thanks Ron.  It's coming together.

Skip Page
Tucson, AZ
//www.robertpagearchitect.com

possible DUH...why can't I see the pics?

Skip,

Thank for posting the photos of your bike project.
It's looking wonderful.
It's good to see where and how all the parts that I ship out to people wind up. It's also a good feeling knowing that I have helped bring some joy and happiness into someone's life.

I noticed that you have a pair of orange snow skis in your garage. With your engineering know how, I know that you could find some way of connecting one of then onto the front wheel. Then you could run that bike in the snow. :D

Alan Buehner

very nice restoration, high quality workmanship.

Quotequote:Originally posted by ALB

Skip,

Thank for posting the photos of your bike project.
It's looking wonderful.
It's good to see where and how all the parts that I ship out to people wind up. It's also a good feeling knowing that I have helped bring some joy and happiness into someone's life.

I noticed that you have a pair of orange snow skis in your garage. With your engineering know how, I know that you could find some way of connecting one of then onto the front wheel. Then you could run that bike in the snow. :D

Alan Buehner

Thanks Al.  I don't know how you do it, but your parts are always here the next day.  It's like an early Christmas too.

I'd have to get a bit farther North than Tucson to find any snow to run it in.  Take care

Skip Page
Tucson, AZ
//www.robertpagearchitect.com

BEAUTIFUL..!

V416 OneMoreTime

Quotequote:Originally posted by Fred Deagostino

BEAUTIFUL..!

V416 OneMoreTime

Thanks Fred.  She's rolling again.  

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Skip Page
Tucson, AZ
//www.robertpagearchitect.com

Had to go out of town today, but I stayed up last night having way too much fun.

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It's getting closer.
Skip Page
Tucson, AZ
//www.robertpagearchitect.com

Is this a true 1976 . 1977 had the world champion decals ????

Skip very nice work as usual.  Thanks for sharing the pictures.


Ron Carbaugh

I've seen that decal a lot on 77 GS-6 bikes. They probably made them up well in advance, but 77 is the first year for actual GS-6's. Mike

Michael R. Winter
I enjoy rebuilding and appreciating Pentons!
1974 250 HS Pentons-1978-1979 MX-6 175 & 250 KTM's
1976-78 125-400 RM's & 79 PE250 Suzuki & 2012 DR650
2007 CR125R Honda
1977 MC250 Maico

Quotequote:Originally posted by Toolsurfer

Is this a true 1976 . 1977 had the world champion decals ????

It's a 1977 250 gs6

Skip Page
Tucson, AZ
//www.robertpagearchitect.com

Quotequote:Originally posted by firstturn

Skip very nice work as usual.  Thanks for sharing the pictures.


Ron Carbaugh

Thanks Ron. I have a few more photos I'll post when I get back in town next week.

Skip Page
Tucson, AZ
//www.robertpagearchitect.com

Sounds good Skip.  I now have a nice 100,125, Hiro and a Penda.  So I am happy to be able to show these at our next Race in November.  Your bikes look so great skip.


Ron Carbaugh

I'm back home and have some time to post a few more photos of the bike coming together.

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and some of the parts detailed....

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Al B will be happy to know his parts were waiting when I got here.  New seal and bushing.

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Skip Page
Tucson, AZ
//www.robertpagearchitect.com

And a few more

brakes relined

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new bearing and striped and painted hubs

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using zip ties until the electric wraps come

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Rod's rebuilt shocks

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Skip Page
Tucson, AZ
//www.robertpagearchitect.com

One of the photos caught my eye.  How thick is the brake lining, where did you get it and how did you fasten it to the shoe?  I have some thin linings that I would like to replace.  Any help any one can pass on to me will be greatly appreciated.  Amherst, Paul

Quotequote:Originally posted by paul a. busick

One of the photos caught my eye.  How thick is the brake lining, where did you get it and how did you fasten it to the shoe?  I have some thin linings that I would like to replace.  Any help any one can pass on to me will be greatly appreciated.  Amherst, Paul

Call Matt at Speed and Sport.

Skip Page
Tucson, AZ
//www.robertpagearchitect.com

Hi Skip,
    Beautiful bike!! What color paint did you use on the frame?

Thanks, Steve

steve poggi

Very nice!! I wish I had the patience to do work like that.

75 husky wr250
73 Husky 360 WR/RT
76 Husky WR360
78 husky cr250
82 husky wr430
10 ktm 250xc
02 bmw r1150r

Quotequote:Originally posted by steve poggi

Hi Skip,
    Beautiful bike!! What color paint did you use on the frame?

Thanks, Steve

steve poggi

Thanks Steve.  Motor is coming in a few days and I'll be getting closer.  I stopped powder coating my frames because I couldn't make any adjustments during re-assembly without damaging the finish.  Now I like to use spray cans in the driveway.  

I like duplicolor bgm 0540 light slate metallic and if you do a search Mike Winter uses Duplicolor Lacquer DAL1679 silver metallic and Spraymax 2K 3680061 Urethane.  Mike's usually spot on with his recommendations.

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The kickstand was so loose and wobbly when I put it back together and I never noticed it when I took it apart.

A litter persuasion with the hammer.
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And it works perfect.
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Skip Page
Tucson, AZ
//www.robertpagearchitect.com

Very nice work Skip.  I hope to see it on my next visit to Tucson.

Ron Carbaugh

Quotequote:Originally posted by firstturn

Very nice work Skip.  I hope to see it on my next visit to Tucson.

Ron Carbaugh

Look forward to seeing you. Take care

Skip Page
Tucson, AZ
//www.robertpagearchitect.com

Look what showed up in the mail yesterday...

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Thanks Chi Jerry

Skip Page
Tucson, AZ
//www.robertpagearchitect.com

Quotequote:Originally posted by rpage11

Quotequote:Originally posted by steve poggi

Hi Skip,
    Beautiful bike!! What color paint did you use on the frame?

Thanks, Steve

steve poggi

Thanks Steve.  Motor is coming in a few days and I'll be getting closer.  I stopped powder coating my frames because I couldn't make any adjustments during re-assembly without damaging the finish.  Now I like to use spray cans in the driveway.  

I like duplicolor bgm 0540 light slate metallic and if you do a search Mike Winter uses Duplicolor Lacquer DAL1679 silver metallic and Spraymax 2K 3680061 Urethane.  Mike's usually spot on with his recommendations.

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The kickstand was so loose and wobbly when I put it back together and I never noticed it when I took it apart.

A litter persuasion with the hammer.
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And it works perfect.
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Skip Page
Tucson, AZ
//www.robertpagearchitect.com

steve poggi

Hi Skip,
    Thanks for the reply on the paint. I also paint all restorations and do not powder coat, I keeps it more original. So far How do like the motor from Chi Jerry?

Thanks, Steve (1976 KTM MC400)

steve poggi

Quotequote:Originally posted by steve poggi

Hi Skip,
    Thanks for the reply on the paint. I also paint all restorations and do not powder coat, I keeps it more original. So far How do like the motor from Chi Jerry?

Thanks, Steve (1976 KTM MC400)

steve poggi

Steve
Motor looks nice so far.  Had a great day yesterday putting it back together.

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It's not Scottish

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Skip Page
Tucson, AZ
//www.robertpagearchitect.com

Had a great Saturday morning putting the bike back together.  Things went pretty smoothly in just few hours.

Jerry said to try installing the motor from the right side.  Learn something new everyday.

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I'd never get a job in the factory installing pipes.  If I have to sand and paint this one more time.

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Skip Page
Tucson, AZ
//www.robertpagearchitect.com

Next was the carb, then chain and rear brake assembly

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followed by the electrical.

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Skip Page
Tucson, AZ
//www.robertpagearchitect.com

And then it starts looking like a bike again.  The body work

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Tail piece on the muffler and the seat

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Busy day today, but if I get time it's just cut the chain,  fuel lines and fluids in motor and forks, then go riding.

Skip Page
Tucson, AZ
//www.robertpagearchitect.com

Last Monday I finished up the chain and fuel line.  Filled the forks and gear box then kicked it over for the 1st time.  After a few kicks and no start I pulled the ground wiring and two kicks later it fired right up.  Ran it up and down the drive, but it wouldn't idle when I got back to the garage.  The carb sat on the workbench for 4 months and I never took it apart or even looked at it.  Well this morning I had time to hook up a new kill button, clean the carb, and check out the head light circuit.  Here's what it sounds like.

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I'd like to thank a number of POG people that made this all happen
Bob (ristallone) for the gas tank
Mike Winter for the pipe and tons of info.
Skip Miller for decals (I have a second set "KTM" to make a
                        blue bike)
Al B for more parts that I can think of.
Chicago Jerry for the engine.  (My wife took off on it and ran up
           the street in traffic, came back with a smile so I did
           the same.  Runs great.
Rod Gorzny with the beautiful shock rebuild
And especially the POG site to be able to look up all the photos and info search and see how everyone else has done this.

I'm sure there are a few more and thank you too.  Can't wait to get in the dirt.  Coming soon.......

Skip Page
Tucson, AZ
//www.robertpagearchitect.com

Wow! That's really nice! Great job Skip!

Quotequote:Originally posted by JCHubbard

Wow! That's really nice! Great job Skip!

Thanks and it would have never happened without this site.  

I forgot a person that provided a lot of parts and even made a custom speedo cable for me 1/2 way around the world, Andre Horvath, thank you too.

Skip Page
Tucson, AZ
//www.robertpagearchitect.com

Looks great Skip, nice job.
RCG

Looks really nice Skip.  You need to paint the black ring on the clutch cover!

1976 MC 5 Original Owner
1982 Suzuki PE 175
1976 Penton 175 XC
1985 20' Hi Point trailer

Quotequote:Originally posted by skiracer

Looks really nice Skip.  You need to paint the black ring on the clutch cover!

1976 MC 5 Original Owner
1982 Suzuki PE 175
1976 Penton 175 XC
1985 20' Hi Point trailer

Thanks, good call.....

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Skip Page
Tucson, AZ
//www.robertpagearchitect.com

Perfect!  Have you rode it yet?  

Quotequote:Originally posted by rpage11

Quotequote:Originally posted by skiracer

Looks really nice Skip.  You need to paint the black ring on the clutch cover!

1976 MC 5 Original Owner
1982 Suzuki PE 175
1976 Penton 175 XC
1985 20' Hi Point trailer

Thanks, good call.....

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Skip Page
Tucson, AZ
//www.robertpagearchitect.com

1976 MC 5 Original Owner
1982 Suzuki PE 175
1976 Penton 175 XC
1985 20' Hi Point trailer

Quotequote:Originally posted by skiracer

Perfect!  Have you rode it yet?  

1976 MC 5 Original Owner
1982 Suzuki PE 175
1976 Penton 175 XC
1985 20' Hi Point trailer

I've had it out riding 3 times now.  Just around the block and through the neighborhood.  It has good power and I'd like to get in the dirt this weekend.  I think once it's broken in and the rings seat it's going to be a pretty nice ride.  

My wife's been out on it a couple of time too.

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Skip Page
Tucson, AZ
//www.robertpagearchitect.com