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I've been toying with the idea of selling this one. Just doesn't look like I'm gonna get the time to do what I want with it. I'de want $2000 for it. Doesn't need much. If interested, let me know. [email protected] http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2003-7/269162/penton.jpg

Hey Dave, what kinda small Hondas do you have? I wouldn't mind a nice SL70!

I've thought from day one that the message reminded me of some of the scam letters I've seen.

OK, here's the update. I finally spoke with the original owner. Turns out he is the guy that did all the mods to the bike. Back in the 70's, he was the "main motor guy" at Bassani. Thats why the bike has that sweet cone pipe on it. It was made personally by him. The pipe was made for a fellow named Bruce McDougal, who apparently was a factory racer guy. The motor in this Penton is a clone of McDougals race motor, which is why the pipe was put on it. Kinda explains why it's so fast. I'm guessing gear for gear, it'll hang with my 76 Maico 250.
So he's asking me all about the bike....does it still have THIS? Does it still have THAT? etc. Seems like the bike is still in the same condition as when he sold it, which amazes me. We think it may still have the same set of tires on it! Basically, we talked about the 'good ol days' of Penton and racing in general for quite awhile. Very nice guy, and still into bikes as well. He currently has the first DKW that he purchased new, and would like to have the Penton back as well. So it looks like the bike will be returned to it's original owner. Full circle.....how sweet.

OK, here's the update. I finally spoke with the original owner. Turns out he is the guy that did all the mods to the bike. Back in the 70's, he was the "main motor guy" at Bassani. Thats why the bike has that sweet cone pipe on it. It was made personally by him. The pipe was made for a fellow named Bruce McDougal, who apparently was a factory racer guy. The motor in this Penton is a clone of McDougals race motor, which is why the pipe was put on it. Kinda explains why it's so fast. I'm guessing gear for gear, it'll hang with my 76 Maico 250.
So he's asking me all about the bike....does it still have THIS? Does it still have THAT? etc. Seems like the bike is still in the same condition as when he sold it, which amazes me. We think it may still have the same set of tires on it! Basically, we talked about the 'good ol days' of Penton and racing in general for quite awhile. Very nice guy, and still into bikes as well. He currently has the first DKW that he purchased new, and would like to have the Penton back as well. So it looks like the bike will be returned to it's original owner. Full circle.....how sweet.

The only Maico I'm currently looking for is a 74.5 GP400.

Yea, if I didn't have the guys middle name and everything, there'd be room to say it might not be him. It's still just blowing me away that it's a guy I know's brother that bought it new. What are the friggin' odds?

Wow, this sounds incredible, but I race with a guy with the same last name as the guy named on the 1974 title. Just for giggles, I emailed him and asked if he knew anyone by that name. He said it's his BROTHER! I just emailed him to see if his brother would want the bike back, so I REALLY have to wait and see.
Can you imagine getting back a favorite bike you bought new back in the day? What are the chances?

Ya know....I'm clueless as far as what to ask. It's located in Ridgecrest Ca. I'm a Maico guy myself, and would KILL to find a Maico in this kinda shape. It really is a nice bike.

I bought this for a play bike for the wife, she decided she would rather have an offroad golf cart. I was gonna list it on EBAY, but thought I'de ask what you guys thought it was worth. Needs a carb rebuild, but still runs good with some fiddling. Suprisingly fast. Shifts fine. Looks to have an aftermarket pipe of some type, big carb, '75 swingarm(?), upper shock mounts relocated, someone who knew something built this bike. Has original CA. title, plus a bunch of Penton service manuals and more. The rear fender is now broken, not shown in pics. Hasn't really been messed with in many years. Here's a link to some pics. http://www.villagephotos.com/pubbrowse.asp?folder_id=1478299