I am curious and wondering where Carl Cranke is these days. I knew him in the old days in Sacramento through racing and used to visit him inpromtu (as many did) at his home in Placerville. One day, I dropped by and he had just moved out. To Gresham, Oregon I understand. Now, I live in Vancouver, just across from Portland and wonder if he is still around here. I am the newsletter editor for the Oregon Vintage Motorcyclists and would like to find out if it is possible to reach him.
Mark, I am also trying to reach Carl, hoping to get some "Penton history" info for a story. I talked to a lot of people, but no luck.
Interestingly, I found his name listed with a high school ski group in Mt. Hood, Oregon area. I left a message asking for him to reply, but so far nothing heard. TED
Mark - Try 411 for Camas WA. Heard a rumor he lives there now. If you find him, tell him some Portland guys are taking a trailer of bikes to ISDTRR in Tulsa in Oct and will haul a bike (even supply one if he needs) out there if he wants to fly out for the weekend...happy to do it for the opportunity to meet and ride with a legend. Jon McLean
Carl Cranke's work phone number:
503-239-5464
Keith Taylor