Penton Owners Group

Anyone out there have the above in NOS or Repop (White)?  Tom B is trying to get me one but may take a few weeks.  Thanks in advance;)

Kip,
I have one of Toms fiberglass one for my 1978 GS6 if you need it right away. My engine is done, but the project is aways off. Mike

Michael R. Winter
I enjoy rebuilding and appreciating Pentons!
1974 250 HS Pentons-1980 KTM 175-400'S

Mike

Send her my way ASAP and include a price!  7696E 100S, Marion, IN 46953

I have one coming from Tom B. here in a few weeks, I'll get her back to you!

I forgot to get a fender ready for Mid Ohio!  Getting old I guess?[B)]

Kip,
I'll give you a call shortly. Do you need the side panels that I got from Tom also? Mike

Michael R. Winter
I enjoy rebuilding and appreciating Pentons!
1974 250 HS Pentons-1980 KTM 175-400'S

Mike

I have everything else I need, just the rear enduro fender will work!

Thanks!

CIAO

Kip, Please call me 618-553-1346. Mike

Michael R. Winter
I enjoy rebuilding and appreciating Pentons!
1974 250 HS Pentons-1980 KTM 175-400'S

Kip, My cell phone doesn't get good reception inside. Please call again, I am in the shop now. I need to speak with you before shipping the fender. Mike

Michael R. Winter
I enjoy rebuilding and appreciating Pentons!
1974 250 HS Pentons-1980 KTM 175-400'S

Kip....when you finish the 77 GS125 can you post some pictures or better yet, send me some directly? I have one too that I'm about to put together and I'd like some "visual aids"

Thanks


Steve Minor
Wilmington, NC

Will do Steve, it is coming together nicely.  Will be taking it to Mid Ohio for sale along with a "74" 175, 250.  I am also bringing a "74" 400 but it goes to the Classic Motorcycle Museum in St Louis.

I can or can-not believe in one fender.

Most of which we do, is under the guidance of a dream.

In Earnest, there is nothing like a well dressed Penton

In Consideration, I am very lucky to be a part of the Penton Owners Group.

Most of my parts come from members, what will happen if I run out?

I will have the pride, this is what JP has done for me.


http://cone.viawest.net/users/dkwracer/savetwo/

Kip, thanks for the email, and pictures of your beautifull Pentons, kinda makes a guy feel proud.I returned to a peacefull place this w/e, after the almighty trout, and caught them as well...............

and the Penton "Campfire"? still there, perhaps after I wear out my Kawi.........I will take a Penton to the woods, still worth it.........

Thanks for all that you have done ;)

http://cone.viawest.net/users/dkwracer/savetwo/

Tom Brosius

Steve,  Send email and I can send a few photos of the 1977 125  [email protected]

Kip,I know that you know the answer to this one as long as we are on the rear fender subject-I need a falk mx rear for my 75 125.Is it just me or does the DC plastics picture of one on ebay just look wrong?The shape and everything just does not look right to me.Am i losing it or what?Any thoughts on where to get an original falk mx  or a very nice plastic copy,or are the DC's ok?Thanks a ton,
                                                            Ric
 p.s- anyone else who has an answer about this please chime in!

ric emmal

Thanks Kip.....Will do.

Steve Minor
Wilmington, NC

Ric,

I have gotten a couple of those from DC and they look fine.  They are not shiny like the originals but the shape is fine.

Larry P

Quotequote:Originally posted by sixdazed

Is it just me or does the DC plastics picture of one on ebay just look wrong?The shape and everything just does not look right to me. Thanks a ton,
                                                            Ric

ric emmal

Ric,
Even DC Plastics will admit, that's not a copy of a Penton fender - it's a copy of a Preston Petty.
Bob

The actual Penton rear MX fenders are hard to find, let alone get a donor to replicate, thus the Preston Petty replacement copy. BTW, those of you who have tried the DC Plastics rear Enduro fender and know that it is a poor fit to the frame and leaves a large gap at the seat, you can thank Kip for providing an original Enduro Penton rear fender for DC Plastics to correct their mold from what originated as a Penton/Husky mix incorrectly fitting fender. Hopefully soon Don will have it corrected. Mike

Michael R. Winter
I enjoy rebuilding and appreciating Pentons!
1974 250 HS Pentons-1980 KTM 175-400'S

Thanks Mike ,Rob,+ Larry for the info.I thought it looked like a PP.I have falk mx rears on my 75 250s i'd be willing to send to DC for him to copy,but does the fender get destroyed in the process?I'd hate to sacrifice one but if that's all i can do i will.
                                                        Ric

ric emmal

The worst case scenario is that there will be some putty type residue left on it that may or may not require light sanding to remove it. Mike

Michael R. Winter
I enjoy rebuilding and appreciating Pentons!
1974 250 HS Pentons-1980 KTM 175-400'S

I'll call Don and see if he has time to copy them.Thanks Mike!

ric emmal

I have a 1977 250GS Penton that is all original.  The Falk rear fender has a few small bruises, but should be acceptable for use as a replication.  The Falk fenders were made of thin material which were fairly rigid and subject to fractures.

If anyone is in need of my fender for duplication, please let me know.

Tony

Hi Tony,I was  trying to find a 75 mx rear.I think he has the gs series covered.Thanks,Ric

ric emmal

Actually, the reproduction of the 77-78 GS-6 fender was delayed due to shipping the reproduction fiberglass one I had purchased from Tom Brosius to Kip for his Mid-Ohio bike. Right now Don at DC Plastics doesn't have a GS-6 fender to reproduce, and I was going to send him the next available fender from Tom B, but an origiinal would be even better. Don does have an original 72-76 Falk Enduro fender to correct that pattern from, but not the GS-6. Also still needed is an original MX fender like Ric mentioned. Mike

Michael R. Winter
I enjoy rebuilding and appreciating Pentons!
1974 250 HS Pentons-1980 KTM 175-400'S

Mike,I'll check both my 250's this weekend and make sure they are real Falks (i'm pretty sure at least one is)and go from there.Thanks for the help.
             Ric

ric emmal

Ric,
Gary gave me an original MX rear fender that has a piece missing from one side that I can send to Don to reproduce, if you haven't already sent him one. He should be able to use it, even with the piece missing. I'll call him on Monday if I get the chance. Mike

Michael R. Winter
I enjoy rebuilding and appreciating Pentons!
1974 250 HS Pentons-1980 KTM 175-400'S

Mike,Ihaven't already sent one.if he can use yours that would be great,i know now for sure one of mine isn't an original and i can't see the other until i move a bunch of bikes which i didn't have time to do over the weekend.Let me know either way.Thanks,Ric

ric emmal

Ric,
I didn't make it up to work until after Dons closing time, but I will try to work it into tomorrows schedule, as I brought it with me. I'll keep you updated.
Tony, are you interested in sending your original Gs-6 fender to Don, or would you rather wait for me to send one of Tom B's reproduction fiberglass ones? I know from Kips comments that Toms require a slight modification, (grinding) to allow the tail light shield to fit into the recess. Mike

Michael R. Winter
I enjoy rebuilding and appreciating Pentons!
1974 250 HS Pentons-1980 KTM 175-400'S

Thanks Mike,Just let me know if you ned mine.Now that i think about it i'm almost sure the other 250 has a Falk.
                                                   Ric

ric emmal

Mike,

I spoke with Don this AM.  I am sending my 77 Penton 250 GS6 rear fender to him today.  He did tell me that it would be this winter before he can get to it.  No problem for me since the bike has been sitting for 15 years.

So anyone lookinf for a Falk replica will have to wait until winter.


Tony

I also spoke with Don today, & am sending him the original MX rear fender that Gary provided, and Don thinks that the revision on the Preston Petty based MX fender could be done easily, and have a more correct looking rear Penton MX fender very soon. I am sending it out today. The GS-6 fender is a lot more involved with the complex angles around the tail light and would take longer to replicate. Mike

Michael R. Winter
I enjoy rebuilding and appreciating Pentons!
1974 250 HS Pentons-1980 KTM 175-400'S

Mike,You are da man!
                       Thanks,
                              Ric

ric emmal

I remember GS6 fenders.....I actually had one for 2 days.

I bought a new 1977 400 and looped it the second day I had it...(high speed I might add)...broke the rear fender and crached the handle bars. The shop that sold me the Penton warned me about the power, but I didn't listen. But they were nice enouth to replace the stock rear fender with a PP fender and the bars with "Zappa" bars....still have them both!


Steve Minor
Wilmington, NC

Hi Mike, I do have a new (re-poped) GS fender. I was not able to supply Kip in time for his needs. It was gracious of you to ship him your fender. I do have some concerns, as I do not wish my fender to become a plug for DC Plastics. One of our members was very generous to donate his original, in that respect, it is in his honor, that I not do this.
I would happily send you payment for the fender.

Respectfully,
Tom Brosius
Mile High Pentons

Tom,
You have mail. I would like to buy the fender that you were originally making for Kip for my 78 GS6 for show and non-competition riding to keep the finish nice. I have always maintained that your fenders are by far the best fit and quality, but I don't want to break them when I crash, (an ever increasing event it seems), in the woods. Mike

Michael R. Winter
I enjoy rebuilding and appreciating Pentons!
1974 250 HS Pentons-1980 KTM 175-400'S