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Just got home from a business trip and found V070 waiting on my desk. What a well produced book. Great touch to have John and Ed's autographs.  Thanks to all involved on the effort. Well done!

How many copies were produced?

Gary

Gary Dowling
1973 Penton Six Day

Hey all,
A little farther south - Georgia has a bunch of riding locations open year round. Many are State owned and others are private.

Checkout this website and search the MX Tracks and ORV Trails.
//www.georgiaoffroad.com

Two of the notables are:

1)Durhamtown Plantation, 90 minutes East of Atlanta in Union Point, GA. Very family oriented and has other outdoor activites to include sporting clays, hunting and fishing. Cabins and bike rentals available.
//www.durhamtown.com

2) Highland Park, 90 minutes West of Atlanta in Cedartown, GA. Relatively new, Highland Park is also the new (since July 06) home of H&H KTM World. You can rent new KTM's here!
//www.highlandparkresort.com

Hope this helps,




Gary Dowling
1973 Penton Six Day

Splines/Knurling on Handlebars?
 
I am looking to replace my handlebars (73 Six Day). The bars on the bike have splines/knurling where the handlbar clamps lock down the bars.
 
Most of the replacement bars I've found are smooth and do not have the splines. Check out handlebar picture on Strictly Hodaka (referred from historical post)- all smooth.
 
Logic would suggest that the splines are beneficial, to keep the bars from slipping. What is the current thinking or experience with replacement handlebars - smooth OK, or get splines/knurling?
 
My bike will be used for "spirited" trail riding, not competition.
 
Thanks,

Gary Dowling
1973 Penton Six Day

socalmx,
You read my mind! If I got enough "paint 'em" replys, I was going to try the frame paint. If it looks bad - it's only paint, right? Thanks for the reminder on the handlebars. It's real easy to get caught up "in the weeds" on details. I don't have a need for perfection, just want it to look proper, in the event that I get to display it some day. It's also a cool history lesson/research effort for my son.

My 12 year old son and I have our "badges of courage" (read...busted knuckles) and are having a fantastic time. My wife keeps rolling her eyes with each new package of goodies that arrives at our house. Al B has become my "new best friend".

Gary

Gary Dowling
1973 Penton Six Day

Tony,
Thanks for the data points. Mine are worn and it's hard to tell - but I was leaning towards painted, versus polished. I appreciate the input.
Gary

Gary Dowling
1973 Penton Six Day

If it helps with the "triangulation", I've got a "302" (Feb 03) that is a high breather.

Gary Dowling
1973 Penton Six Day

Tom B. - Thanks for the thoughts. I always look for projects/sports/hobbies with each of my kids. Mike is the youngest (12) and has an afffinity for dirtbikes. The Penton has been a great history lesson for him. If your website has been showing spikes it "hits", that's Mike and I looking at your cool fenders!

Mike G - Cool that you, too, have father/son projects. I have got to get another one! I bought this 73 CMF Six Day from Don Roth. He sent me a photo of himself with a CMF, Berkie, Six Day, & Jackpiner - all in a row. I think I may try to replicate that photo in Atlanta! I can't beleive the list of bikes in your signature line - looks like a dealership inventory.

Ted - Good call on the GM / Pontiac Green. I am "on it" and will report back. Thanks for thinking of me. Some day a steel tanker has to be in my garage. The CMF bike we have is street legal and I ride it around the neighborhood and community. My wife keeps catching me riding past the house wearing a huge grin. My Harley is getting jealous.

Gary Dowling
1973 Penton Six Day

Ric,

I will definitely post anything I figure out with spray bomb Six Day Green! Stay tuned for more of Gary & Mike's Excellent Adventure!

My son and I are having a "big time"! Until we get our restoration plan together, we are riding it and doing small, baby step cosmetic/minor mechanical work. For example the bike had a good, but tired Petty "Muder" front fender. My son (Mike) scoured the POG Forum and found threads about using Krylon Fusion spray paint. He cleaned the fender, painted it, and now has to show everyone who visits - "his" fender. This early victory has him diving in with both feet.

I am appreciative of several POG members who have stepped up to help me with sorting through the details: Rod Whitman, Kip Kern, Tom Brosius, Ted (t20sl), Patrick Houston, Dennis D and Chris (crheeterman), most recently.

There is a ton of knowledge in the POG organization - frankly it was this knowledge base that gave me the motivation to get my first (did I say "first" out loud?) Penton.

Thanks everyone - more to follow.

Wow . . I now have three stars next to my name! Yeah, I know - I talk too much.


Gary Dowling
1973 Penton Six Day

Chris,
Thanks for the info - exactly what I needed. I replied to your email, as well. Great insight.
Gary

Gary Dowling
1973 Penton Six Day

Rod,
Thanks for the input. Great advice on the approach to the improvements. I have also restored British sports cars - it's easy to "over plan" a restoration/refurbishment, sweat too many details, and completely lose sight of the whole point - enjoying the final product.

Gary Dowling
1973 Penton Six Day

Ted,
Great insight and tips - thanks for taking time for the detailed comments.

I ordered the JP1 paint for the frame, that everyone seems to recommend.

Any confirmation on the Krylon Sun Yellow (or better?) for the number plates?

Any thoughts on the correct Six Day Green for 73?

Thanks again,



Gary Dowling
1973 Penton Six Day

Tom,
Thanks for the thoughts. I appreciate your input and tip on Kip.
Gary

Gary Dowling
1973 Penton Six Day

Patrick,
I am with you. When I am finished, my bike may be the poster child on "what not to do to a Penton".

Frankly, the knowledge within this group is pretty amazing. In fact it was the POG website that gave me the motivation to get this bike, knowing that the infrastructure, knowledge and collegiality are outstanding.

It is really interesting to search the posts for past information - much that I got today was from posts in '02 & '03.

I'll take as much input and guidance as I can get.

I'd really like input on the colors I identified in the original post.

Gary


Gary Dowling
1973 Penton Six Day

Patrick,
Thanks for the tip on kerosene and #00 steel wool and confirmation on the stripper & paint. Yep, I am north of Atlanta.
Gary

Gary Dowling
1973 Penton Six Day

Dennis,
Excellent - thanks for the feedback. Me painting, is very much like giving matches to a child. I appreciate your input.
Gary

Gary Dowling
1973 Penton Six Day