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General Discussion => Penton Talk => Topic started by: skiracer on October 27, 2021, 11:37:57 AM

Title: 75 & 76 175's XC's
Post by: skiracer on October 27, 2021, 11:37:57 AM
Is there any difference between the two years? From what I have read and have seen in photos, they both have the longer (200mm) forks, they both have the same swingarm with the laydown shocks, and the motors are ported the same.  Any thoughts?

1976 250 MC5 Original Owner
1976 Penton 175 XC
Title: 75 & 76 175's XC's
Post by: G Ellis on October 27, 2021, 12:39:30 PM
Tank and color are different. Mid year 76 marzocchi front and rear.
Title: 75 & 76 175's XC's
Post by: skiracer on October 27, 2021, 05:47:39 PM
So, what shocks did the 75 have, and what position were they in? Laydown or straight up and down?  

Quotequote:Originally posted by G Ellis

Tank and color are different. Mid year 76 marzocchi front and rear.


1976 250 MC5 Original Owner
1976 Penton 175 XC
Title: 75 & 76 175's XC's
Post by: G Ellis on October 28, 2021, 01:02:53 PM
The rear were Ceriani