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Title: '74 mx tank
Post by: jbushey on January 27, 2021, 06:04:54 PM

does anyone have a 73-74ish mx tank that they would think of selling, my old one has used up all of its lives

JEFF BUSHEY

Title: '74 mx tank
Post by: Rain Man on January 30, 2021, 06:55:46 PM

Hhmm was there such a tank?

Raymond
Down East Pentons

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Post by: Carl Hill on January 30, 2021, 08:48:02 PM

I may have an extra blue one. How picky are you about appearance?

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Post by: Larry Perkins on January 31, 2021, 01:38:19 AM

I have a nice red one if interested.

Larry P

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Post by: firstturn on January 31, 2021, 12:24:21 PM

Yes their was a '73 MX tank.

Ron Carbaugh

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Post by: Cal Alexander on February 01, 2021, 03:36:55 PM

Some Penton history, to Ron's point, the earliest MX tank that I've seen was on a Six Day made in March of 1973. This bike also had a high breather frame. Seems that KTM made the switch to high breather frame, plastic fenders, updated kickstand, and offered the MX tank option all within a couple of months starting around March of 1973.

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Post by: firstturn on February 01, 2021, 04:53:47 PM

I agree with Cal as March 1973 sounds about right. I had a New 100 then and it had the high breather/plastic fender/MX tank.
I had the 8th 250 Penton brought into the USA and it has a MX tank.

Ron Carbaugh

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Post by: Pat Oshaughnessy on February 01, 2021, 07:10:00 PM

Has anyone ever found out how many 1973 250s were made? as I understand it they were only made for 3 months. I would like to know for sure. Thanks for any input on this subject!:)

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Post by: jbushey on February 06, 2021, 10:32:16 PM

Thanks Carl or Larry I am not that picky I'm going to paint it yellow anyway I'm not sure how to respond to you individually

JEFF BUSHEY

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Post by: jbushey on February 06, 2021, 10:37:14 PM

Thanks Carl or Larry I am not that picky I'm going to paint it yellow anyway I'm not sure how to respond to you individually

JEFF BUSHEY

Title: '74 mx tank
Post by: Dale Fisher on February 07, 2021, 08:33:33 AM

I have a yellow (gold) MX tank and airbox. The tank is sun faded and has it's share of nicks and scratches. I have tried wet sanding a couple areas with some success in restoring the original finish and color. The air box looks like it was painted with a brush as is fairly typical. Photos available on request.

$125 on the tank (no cap or petcocks), $175 for both plus shipping.

[email protected]

Dale Fisher

Former POG President,
Memberships, and Merchandising - Retired
Mudlark Registry

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Post by: KJDonovan on February 07, 2021, 10:12:27 AM

Dale PM sent.

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Post by: jbushey on February 08, 2021, 08:35:22 PM

thanks Dale I will take both if still available thanks

JEFF BUSHEY

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Post by: Dale Fisher on February 13, 2021, 08:28:26 AM

I apparently left something out of my contact email.

[email protected]

Dale Fisher

Former POG President,
Memberships, and Merchandising - Retired
Mudlark Registry

Penton Owners Group

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