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I just added a (new line) of Vintage Motocross "STANDS" to my website. These have the (old school) look, they are (semi-adjustable). Only $39.95 with (FREE) shipping anywhere inside the lower 48 states. They have a (fixed height) of 13-1/4 inches tall. They will adjust in (width) from 6 inches wide to 10 inches wide. That's means they'll fit a lot of different vintage dirt bikes from 1969 through 1975. They are powder coated in a light silver color. You can pay on-line through PayPal. They will ship 2 to 3 day air. See photos and read more at my website: //www.pyramid-cycle-stands.com. I also have stands to fit all newer EVO bikes too; only $34.95. (FREE) SHIPPING - (FREE) SHIPPING !!! [] Check it out!!!
My (up-pipe) Bike Stands will fit "ALL" Penton motorcycles. ONLY $34.95 - ONLY $34.95 - ONLY $34.95 - FREE SHIPPING - FREE SHIPPING !!! Tell your wife that this is what you want for Christmas !!!

Yes, I can do that. Maybe I forgot to mention but I can build you a (custom bike stand) that would look fantastic even with a (show bike) or (museum quality) motorcycle. These stands are built just to fit your bike only. They are (powder coated) in any color you want. I can even match the color of your gas tank, fenders, frame, or any other part of the bike. I also do custom graphic work and can create (custom stickers) which I then apply to the stand that it's done. I can add the bike's brand name and even make the stickers look (old school) like "new-old- stock" stickers. Whatever you want or need, we can make it happen. However, I cannot offer this type of (custom work) for the same low price as my other stands which I mass produce. I have a low end stand at $39.95 and then a high end custom-made stand that starts at $99.95 and goes up from there. I just got done doing one for a customer in California and his cost was $150. His stand was custom made for a 1991 Lucky Strike Cagiva 750 desert bike. His stand was powder coated (flat black) with custom made Lucky Strike - Cagiva stickers on it; his stand looked just like his bike. It was fully adjustable and made to fit a super-wide frame of 10 inches wide and 18 inches tall. He later called me on the phone and said that the stand was awesome and wanted to order another one for his 1978 Harley Davidson MX-250. He wanted it done in orange with custom Harley MX-250 stickers on it. These types of stands are one-off stands that will match your bike and sometimes might even look better than the bike itself. I can't say enough about the high gloss, super thick, powder coated surface; that's what makes these stands look so good. The powder coater that I use in north Houston is one of the best. These stands have an (old school) look, like they came straight out of the 1970's or 80's. Can even be done in metalflake with a high gloss clear coat finish over the top; really nice stuff. People can't help but to notice these stands. That's why they're perfect to use with all show bikes. Here's my e-mail: [email protected]

Mark Barnett

Thanks Ron. I just wish that the other 80 POG members who have already read this would relize that these are quality-made stands. The fact is, I have 6 different auctions going on all at the same time and only one person has bid on one stand. Let me say it again; You can win a brand new Dirt Bike "STAND" for a low bid of (ONLY $19). Here's the E-Bay auction numbers: #4508183689, #4508186578, #4508188652, #4508191421, #4508192497, #4508444916. Somthing else to think about: What does it cost me to build these stands? I pay for the steel, rubber, rivets, zip-ties, plastic end caps, welding wiring and a bunch more supplies. I also have to pay a local (Powder Coater) to coat them for me, and powder coating is not cheap either. If I offer them on E-bay for only $19 each, how much profit do I make on each stand? Try maybe $5. That's why they retail for $39.95 on my website. //www.pyramid-cycle-stands.com. So do you still think my $19 bike stands are not worth buying? I was told that this is a great website and that maybe I should try to advertise my bike stands here. I appreciate all the help that I've gotten from a couple of key people who have some pull with Penton owners. These people have helped me a lot in selling a good handful of stands, but the real fact is, I need to move these stands in much higher numbers. That means I need your help !!! Just take the time to look at my website and please tell me what would make it better or make you want to buy my product. Thank you for your time and understanding. -Mark in Texas.

Here's something else that I forgot to mention. I'm not 100% sure of this but so far I've not found a Penton motorcycle that uses a (down-pipe) exhaust system. Maybe there were a few made? but so far I have not seen one. As long as your Penton, (or other bike) is using an up-pipe exhaust, you'd probably be better off looking at my Evolution stand. This is a (fixed body) stand with no moving parts, it is welded together solid, even the handle is welded on. Unlike my adjustable stand, the Evolution stand has a long crossbar with a large rubber pad attached to it. Your bike sits on top of this padded crossbar. It is designed for all (up-pipe) exhaust bikes only. I built one of these for Tom Benolkin's 1972 Penton 125. His stand was built 13 inches tall. Ron Carbaugh also owns one exactly like it. Both are green and have Penton graphics on them. These stands are (custom made) to fit your bike only. Tell me how tall and how wide to built it. Let me know which color you want it to be powder coated in. I have over 100 different bike name (stickers) in stock. These graphics go on the handle and make the stand match the theme of your bike. These are (old school) designed stands, just like they used back in the day. Well, that's about everything to know on these stands. I'll give another heads-up whenever I put some more on E-bay at wholesale prices. Thanks !!!

Mark Barnett

Here's some info on my Flat Track stands. They are also fully adjustable but they are (shorter) and a little (wider) than my Vintage-Evo MX stands. Here's a break down on their adjustabilty; Most of my taller Penton stands are deigned for vintage Penton dirt bikes from around the late 1960's to the last year model made. These stands are called my Vintage-Evo MX stands. They will adjust from 5-1/2 inches wide to 9 inches wide. However, I have found that most Penton dirt bikes have fairly wide frames, so I've added one inch in the width. So, now all of my Penton stands will adjust in (width) from 6-1/2 inches wide to 10 inches wide. The (height) will adjust from 10-1/2 inches tall to 17-1/2 inches tall. So, this makes these stands not only good for vintage Penton bikes but also for newer EVO Pentons too. If there were other Penton motorcycles that had narrow frames, please let me know, so I can keep a record of it. I do not want to offer the wrong size stand to anyone. It's imporant that I learn as much as possible about Penton frames. However, I do think the adjustments listed above should fall inline with most Penton motorcycles. My Flat Track stand is completely different. It will only adjust in (height) from 9 inches tall to 14 inches tall. The width will adjust the same; from 6-1/2 to 10 inches wide. I can also change these measurements to adjust taller or shorter, or more narrow or wider. But it's imporant to let me know beforehand, so I can make the changes. It's kind of funny but there's a lot of motorcycle companies that never followed or copied anyone else when it came to building bike frames. I've found many dirfferent bikes have extremely different concepts in frame designs, some are very narrow and some are super wide. It's really crazy. It's kind of tough to build an adjustable stand that will fit every bike; it just can't be done. That's because Husqvarnas have very narrow frames and late model Bultacos have very wide frames. I can't make one stand to fit both of them, it's either one or the other. Now, most bikes will be very close, like around 7 inches wide (center tube) to (center tube). This makes it a lot easier for one stand to fit many different brands. That's why it is (very imporant) for anyone who's been thinking about buying one of my adjustable stands to go measure your bike's frame first, then double check your measurements with what I listed above. It's better to be safe than sorry. I also sell (unpainted) stands for just $39.99. Click here for more details. //www.pyramid-cycle-stands.com

Mark Barnett

Thanks Will. I appreciate your business. I've only been building these bike stands since Feb 2003, even though I've been welding for over 24 years. Friendly people from websites like this have allowed me to advetise my service here and I'm more than happy to build anyone a custom made motorcycle stand for their bike. So far, I've sold over 300 stands and everyday things keep getting a little bit better. I'll post a "Heads-Up" whenever I put some new stands on E-bay at wholesale prices. So, that way you guys will know when a good deal is about to happen. I'm also offering free shipping to anyone that has been effected by the past Hurricanes we've had this summer. That's anyone in Florida, Alabama, or other near by states. Thanks again. Take care Will, stay dry.

Mark Barnett

Just wanted to leave an update to some new bike "STANDS" I now have on E-bay; each is different. I have one (silver) fully adjustable stand that is designed to work with all (down-pipe) exhaust vintage dirt bikes. It has a HONDA sticker on the handle, it would be a perfect match for all 1970's silver Elsinores or MR, SL, XL, and others, item #2489753776, only one bidder at just $39.99, retails for $69.99. I also have the same kind of stand in (black) but it's designed to work with a shorter bike, like a Flat Track racing bike or other low profile motorcycles. It has no bidders, starting bid is $49.99, also retails for $69.99 with a (buy it now) option, item #2489543652. No reserve prices on any of these stands. The last stand is (red) and designed for a Maico 490. Will fits all EVO bikes from around 1980 and up, also fits taller dirt bike from the 1990's to 2004. Only one bidder at just $39.99, retails for $69.99, item #2489670687. Please send these auction numbers to a friend who might own one of these bikes, or you can always just remove the stickers or ask me if I have your bike's name. I'll be putting some (green) Penton stands on E-bay in two weeks. Each one will start off at only $39.99 each and they'll run for 10 days. Let me know if you want to see some other colors too. My powder coater can do any color for Penton bikes. So, let me know if you'd like to see some red, orange, blue, or any other color. These stands retail for $69.99 each, so they're priced right at only $39.99. I build custom stands to match the theme of any bike, you tell me which color and what bike name you want on it. I mostly do vintage MX and EVO bikes, but also Flat Track and Drag Bikes too. Let me know if I can build you a stand. Thanks.

Mark Barnett

Yeah, that's funny. This one guy in our vintage club who beat me in a race used to go around telling his buds he beat Mark Barnett. It is kind of funny, but "The real Bomber" probably doesn't think so. Yeah, Rio Bravo is a great (old school) kind of track. It really hasn't changed very much in the last 30 years. Still has the same basic layout with fairly small jumps that are vintage friendly. I ride there at least once a week. It's my favorite track. The Texas Pro-Am vintage race on Oct 3rd should be great. The following (Top Riders) will probably be there: Tom Benolkin, Brad Lackey, Jim Pomeroy & brother Ron, Marty Smith, Billy Grossi, and many more. Maybe even Gary Jones & Team Europe too. Log on to //www.evovintage.com for more info. Thanks Ron.

Mark Barnett

Hi again POG. I have a brand new 13-1/2 inch tall Penton motorcycle stand on E-bay for only $19. This stand will fit a lot of Penton motorcycles from around 1969 through 1975. I also have taller stands that would fit all newer EVO Pentons. The auction has a (Buy It Now) option set at $39.95. You can also buy these stands directly off my website and get free shipping anywhere inside the lower 48 states. If you check your Penton dirt bike, 13-1/2 inches should be just about the perfect height for your bike. if not, I also have 12-1/2", 14-1/2" and other sizes, (check my other auctions).These are (powder coated) silver and let me tell you, at only $19 for a opening bid, I'm sure not making any money selling them at this low price. The E-Bay auction number is 4508183689 for the 13", 4508186578 for the 14", 4508188652 for the 15", plus more. will close around Dec 7th -(D-day). I also have other size stands ranging from 11-1/2" tall all the way up to 17-1/2" tall. The 11-1/2" tall stands are designed for 50cc peewee dirt bikes. So all you Pee-Wee Mom's & Dad's should check out my little peewee dirt bike stands. See more on my website at: //www.pyramid-cycle-stands.com I need to start moving these stands. I really need your help to stay rolling along doing this. You'd be hard pressed to find (powder coated) bike stands built to fit any size bike in your garage for only $39.95 and (FREE) shipping too. Please help out, buy a stand and please tell a riding buddy too. Thanks a lot !!! Take care. -Mark

Hi again POG. I have (one) 13-1/2 inch tall, powder coated (silver), motorcycle "STAND" on E-bay. Open bid is just $39.99 with no bidders so far; item #4500131845. This stand will fit many different year models of Penton and Husqvarna dirt bikes from the late 1960's to around 1975. This stand is 13-1/2 inches tall and will work with all (up-pipe) exhaust motorcycles from the 1960's-1970's. I have decide to stop making my fully adjustable "vintage style" stands for VMX bikes. I only have a handful of them left and I'm selling them off at E-Bay auctions. I have three of these right now, each one is (orange) & (yellow) with vintage MOTO-X FOX stickers on them. Once these are gone, I will not be offering them anymore. Their auction numbers are: 4500125944, 4500125598, 4500125771. I now only offer a (box type) stand and they can be built to fit the (height) of any dirt bike. So, if you need a small stand for junor's KTM-65 or XR-100, or even for your Penton or brand new YZ or CR-450f, I got the stands to fit your bikes. They are all (powder coated) in silver (only) and cost just $39.95. WOW!!! No one else builds custom stands to any size for that price. I've posted here a number of times but only sold less than 5 stands to POG members. I'm offering you a custom welding service that most stand builders won't; any size stand, sold cheap. You should take anvantage of this offer now. Any size stand custom built to any height you need for just $39.95. E-mail me at: [email protected] Thank you.

Hi, POG members. Here's a great little deal I got going on at E-bay right now. A very nice, (black), dirt bike stand, at only $1 with no reservice price. Will run on E-bay until Oct. 19th. This stand measures slightly over 14 inches tall. So, it should fit a lot of different year model Penton dirt bikes. The item number is #249369271 or type in seller ID name pyramid-cycle-stands. I also have a vintage looking, MOTO-X FOX stand on there too. Item #2492856208. Thanks for the space Ron.  //www.pyramid-cycle-stands.com

Hi, Just wanted to say "THANK YOU" for the positive response I've received from this website about my Penton motorcycle stands. And a very special thanks to 'Tom Benolkin' and 'Ron Carbaugh' for helping me out and allowing me to speak here about my stands. Let me please start off by saying, my name is Mark Barnett, but I was never a great motorcycle racer; (I'll leave that to the experts). I'm just a "welder" with the same name and love for the same sport of motocross or VMX. I'm not too good on a bike but I've been welding for over 24 years. I build custom made motorcycle stands for just about any kind of motorcycles. Including vintage Penton dirt bikes and all other forms of motorcycles using a (down-pipe) exhaust system. My stands are fully adjustable to fit any size bike. You can log onto my website to see photos of my green Penton stands. //www.pyramid-cycle-stands.com. These stands can be powder coated in many different colors. Right now, as of this date: Sept 9th, 2004, I have three new Penton stands that will be going to the powder coater on Monday the 12th. Two stands will be coated (Penton green) and one will be coated (silver). Powder coating is much better than spray painting, it makes these stands look great. After they come back from coating, I add Penton (stickers) & graphics to the stand. These are (old school) designed stands, just like they used back in the 1970's. A perfect match for your Penton motorcycle. These stands are top of the line quality. The price is $69.99 plus $12 for S/H. I have room for a few more stands to be powder coated in the same (green) or (silver) colors. The cut-off date to put in your new order will be this Sunday night, Sept 12th. After that, you'll have to wait 2 more weeks. So, if anyone is interested, please contact me before before that time. Thank you.

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Mark Barnett

Hi, Penton owners. I'm the "Stand Man", and I build custom made motorcycle stands just for Penton motorcycles. Top dirt bike riders like VMX racer Tom Benolkin use my stands with his 1972 Penton 125 MX bike. These stands are powder coated green and have the Penton name on the handle. I can also have done in different Penton colors like orange or whatever you need. These are made to order, any height or width you want. Please log onto my website to see photos and read more about them. //www.pyramid-cycle-stands.com Thank you.

Mark Barnett