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General Discussion => Penton Talk => Topic started by: Jay Jones on September 04, 2006, 03:48:17 AM

Title: On average how many Pentons are enough?
Post by: Jay Jones on September 04, 2006, 03:48:17 AM
Hi" Im not meaning to cause a ruckuss or to be nosey but what are the amount of Pentons that an average pogger has and whats considerd too many?LOL! Jay" I have 12!are there ever too many!seriously, not wanting to get a bragging war started?lol!!!![:o)]
Title: On average how many Pentons are enough?
Post by: Dwight Rudder on September 04, 2006, 05:21:46 AM
"Too many is never enough ! "
I have 5 myself.  
But, I have a total of around 60 motorcycles of which most are vintage.
Including a rare one of 3(?), John Penton imported Hercules 125 seven speed with the coffin tank.  
Dwight

Dwight Rudder
7 time ISDT / E medalist
8 time National Enduro Class Champion.
Title: On average how many Pentons are enough?
Post by: farmer58za on September 04, 2006, 05:24:35 AM
Jay
I must quote my wife: " It's OK you having all those bikes, but you can only ride one at a time!"



Regards

David
'75 KTM GS250
'75 KTM GS400
Title: On average how many Pentons are enough?
Post by: 454MRW on September 04, 2006, 07:11:49 AM
14, I think, at least until I get them all finished for the most part! I don't have room for any more. Mike

Michael R. Winter
I enjoy rebuilding and appreciating Pentons!
1974 250 HS Pentons-1980 KTM 250'S

Of course it doesn't make sense to pass up a good deal when it presents its' self.
Title: On average how many Pentons are enough?
Post by: desmond197 on September 04, 2006, 09:58:31 AM
I have 5 Pentons out of 90 bikes in my collection. Most of my collection is Sachs and Zundapp 125 motored bikes.
Title: On average how many Pentons are enough?
Post by: tlanders on September 05, 2006, 02:21:59 PM
There is no limit as long as they are ALL Pentons!!!!

Teddy
Title: On average how many Pentons are enough?
Post by: Auto5guy on September 05, 2006, 10:27:09 PM
When asked how many Pentons you have the proper answer always is "More than I need but less than I want".

Matthew

WARNING: The Surgeon General has determined that castor smoke can be hazardous to your health.  It is highly addictive and causes delusions of grandeur.
Title: On average how many Pentons are enough?
Post by: Rain Man on September 07, 2006, 08:42:19 PM
1 of each model year suits me fine, especially if their up for a 50 mile Sunday afternoon ride !!

where do you store 60 or more bikes ??  WOW

Raymond
 Down East Pentons
Title: On average how many Pentons are enough?
Post by: checkcrew on September 07, 2006, 08:55:33 PM
7 Pentons, 3 KTM's, and 17 we'll call them other bikes, also 1 Hodaka for Dwight Rudder, NEVER ENOUGH !!!, my .02 worth !!

Mike Gallagher - 71 Six- Day 125 Steel Tanker, 2- 1972 Six-Days, 73 Six-Day, 73 Jackpiner, 75 Mint 400, 76 MC5-400
Title: On average how many Pentons are enough?
Post by: Rain Man on September 09, 2006, 09:39:20 PM
Hey wait a minute here, there's how many Penton owners on this web site and only 9 responses to this question ??   Sounds like theres a few guys either holding back or...
c'mon guys this is a great question [8D]

Raymond
 Down East Pentons
Title: On average how many Pentons are enough?
Post by: Ron on September 10, 2006, 10:38:57 AM
Hi Guys,

Here's my list of bikes, not all runners mind you but maybe someday. They keep me busy and out of trouble (most of the time).

1) 72 Penton Six days 125
1) 72 Hodaka 125 Combat Wombat (GO Dwight!)
1) 74 Hodaka 100 Dirt Squirt
1) 70 Sachs 125 (need an expansion chamber [:p]) any help out there?
1) 76 Maico 250 AW
1) 75 Maico 250 GP
1) 80 Kawasaki KDX 80
1) 83 Husky 250 XC
1) 83 Husky 250 WR
1) 96 Honda 500 CR
1) 01 KTM 380 MXC

Current project is the 125 Penton. It was suppose to be done a year ago, but got side tracked. I hope to finish the Penton and the Hodaka 125 C/W within the next couple of months.
Gonna try again to be ready for the Adelanto Gran Prix Feb 07.
My 23 yr old son is going to ride the Penton and I'm gonna ride the Hodaka. Should be tons of fun.
RonW
Title: On average how many Pentons are enough?
Post by: Chakka on September 10, 2006, 10:23:12 PM
I currently have 7 Pentons some completed restorations, some in process and some waiting patiently in pieces to be restored. Since I am an enduro ISDT freak all equipped with lights and mods correct to the period for that type of work. Year and types:

73' 100cc Enduro   (in process)
74' 125cc Six Day  (restored)
75' 175 Jackpiner  (in process)
75' 250' Hare Scrambler (on the shelf)
76' 175 Jackpiner  (on the shelf)
76' 125 Cross Country (restored)
77' 250 GS  (on the shelf)

When I complete these I might add a 78'-82' Husky 250 and a Hercules 175. After reading the amount of bikes some people have in their collection and staring at my mountain of hard to find parts a thought came to mind....Insurance. What type of policy should I look into if I wanted to protect my collection from fire/theft? Does homeowners cover this? Maybe a policy similar to antique auto insurance? Any ideas?

Chris

Title: On average how many Pentons are enough?
Post by: thrownchain on September 11, 2006, 08:35:42 AM
I've got three so far. All six days, a 72, 73, and 74. Also own one Hodaka, a Bultaco and quite a few Jap bikes. Always looking for more.
Like Lay's potato chips, " bet ya can't own just one."