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Hey Skip, I found the stripes but still need the 32mm slide. I'm interested in yours as long as they're not badly worn.

quote:Originally posted by Larry Perkins

I think he said the 76 was a 175 if so it would have been like a 75 1/2 model.  The new engine for 175 did not happen till 77. I had a 76 125 Cross Country for a bit but it was a dog because we could never get the carb to work right.

Larry P

Sorry this is many years late but I just noticed it. I do have a 1976 125 Cross Country as well as a 1976 175 Cross Country. The 125 I purchased off of Ebay (but it was a local pick-up) about 10 years ago for around 600 bucks if my memory is correct. A great deal for a good running Penton in nice shape. The only thing wonky is it looks to have the forks from a Honda (they are red on the bottom) but they work just fine. And yes, it has the KTM motor with the black head and the 125 down the sides of it.

Also of note: it does also have carb problems in one regard: It runs great with no issues, but it's hard as hell to start. I mean a total pain. I've never had a Penton this hard to start. I've recently found that the slide is worn and am looking for a replacement. Not sure if that will help but it can't hurt.

At any rate, thanks for the replies. It looks like the 175 could use a 36mm Bing 84 from what was said here.

I sure do wish we could post pics here.[|)]

I have the 1974 manual titled "Instructions for the Penton 175cc and 250cc Sports Motorcycle", but nothing for the 1976 models. I believe little changed from 74 to 76 though so much of of the info contained therein should be comparable. It's basically a condensed service manual. If you are unable to find a pdf file online I could scan it for you, just let me know.

I'll take a look through my manuals and get back to you. I'm just now getting back to my shed full of bikes after many years. I have two 76's (a 125 and a 175) so I may not have the manual for the 250 but I'll check just in case. Also, about 20 years ago a dealership and service center was going out of business and I bought all of their microfiche slides so I have just about every manual for KTM's from the late 70's into the 90's as well, but they would need to be scanned.

Thanks for all the replies. I guess for my purposes then it really wont matter then which make I go with, Bing or Lectron, as long as I get the model and size right. I'm not planning on restoring it to show room condition, just good riding condition, so now I'm thinking a model 84 32mm Bing should do the trick. I guess I'm a little surprised that the 125 and 175 used the same size Carb though. One would think the slightly larger bore would benefit from a slightly larger carb.

Brian, you're right about my 73 Six Day. Someone had put a Mikuni on it and that sure wasn't stock. That was my first bike. Got it for my 14th birthday back in 1978 and never looked back. Just dated myself there.

I have a 1976 175 Cross Country and cannot find the stripe decals for the tank. I've gotten the "Penton" decals for both this tank and my 1976 125 Cross Country (from everybody's friend Alan Buehner @ Pentonpartsusa.com) but cannot find the stripe decals anywhere.

I'm also in need of a slide for a Bing 84 32mm carb for my 125. Mine has the smiley face.

Can anyone point me to a source for either of these??? I've been regularly checking Ebay, Craigslist, and Facebook Marketplace with no luck.

Thanks.

Hi all,

This has probably been asked before but I couldn't find it with the search engine: I recently purchased a 1976 175 Cross Country on Craigslist (for $300!) that was nearly complete with the exception of cables, air box and filter, and carb. Can anyone tell me which carb was stock on this model (Bing or Lectron), and the model # and size?

I suspect it was a 32mm Bing model 54 based on other research but cant be certain and I'm a bit skeptical because my 1973 Six Day has a 32mm as does my 1976 125 Cross Country, so I'm thinking a 175 would be slightly larger, say a 34mm model. Any help would be appreciated.

Hi all,

I purchased a 1976 Penton 125 GS a couple of years ago and now have it in good running condition, but I would like to get the correct front end for it. A previous owner had swapped out the 35mm Ceriani's with a different set-up. Not sure what they are, but the bottoms are red. Maybe from a Honda???

Can someone tell me exactly what type of forks (ribbed or non-ribbed) this bike should have and perhaps where to find them?

Thanks,

Nick

Hi all,

I'm new to this group, but an old timer when it comes to Penton\KTM. My first bike was a 125 six day. I was told it was "probably" a 1976 model by the original owner I bought it from back in 1978. I no longer have the bike (have been searching for it for years) but I remember quite a few details from all the time I put into it in Maintenance. It had a high breather frame and a 125-6C sachs engine. I am not 100% sure, but I could SWEAR that the ISDT on the green tank was actually spelled out: "International Six Day Trials". I have yet to see another one since (been looking all over the internet) that actually spelled it out, as most just abbreviate it. I currently have two 1973 six days and although the tank and number plates are very close (Green tank, green nd yellow plates, and small "Penton" on tank), the tank still doesn't have the correct full spelling, the frame is not a high breather, and the motors are not 6C's.

Has anyone seen a six day like I am describing and have any idea what year this bike could be?

Any help by those who are much more schooled in the Penton ways would be appreciated.

Thanks