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Ron,

Do your have for sale:

a 250cc motor (with exhaust)or a substitute motor to fit a 75 Penton frame along with a swing arm for this frame?

Thank you very much for your assistance.  I will call you if that is a better way for me to get an idea of what you would like to sell.

Ozzie Scofield
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Marc,
I got this tank and sent it to Kip Kern for painting as he works on my restorations.  Wanted to have some extras to have laying around the house since they are so beautiful.
Thanks for the money.  Ann asked why someone was sending me money and I told her because we are both really nice guys.
Ozzie Scofield

Bill,

I do have two steel tankers that will both be at the POG meeting on February 3,  Will you be there?  If so, perhaps we can complete the form at that time.  If you won't be there, I will make sure to  complete the form ASAP.

Ozzie

Paul,

These gentlement being with us is very exciting for me as I have only recently gotten interested in Pentons.

I will be there and am looking forward to learning from these experts.

Ozzie

Great job on the calendar.

Great job on the calendar.

I have found both the steel tanker I wanted and someone to restore it as well.  Hope to have it ready for VMD in July.

Would like to know what you want for this  bike and where you are located.  Thanks.

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I want to thank everyone associated with POG who talked with my young associate, David McGrady, while we were at Mid Ohio.  He was so impressed with you guys that his second bike is going to be some sort of off-road machine.  He is seriously thinking about some level of competition.
Special thanks to Jack Penton who helped David do some creative thinking about his biking future.  And, he thinks that John Penton and Bob Gilman are two of the coolest guys he has ever met.  Al Born, Paul Danik, Dan Killian, Kip Kern and Al Buehner all were very helpful in making his first VMD a memorable one.
I know that I am missing thanking some of you by name and for that I apologize.  Just wanted everyone to know that your efforts have recruited some young talent to the Penton fold.
Ozzie Scofield

I am looking for an engine for installation on what I believe is a 1975 frame.  The frame number doesn't follow precisely the format described by the experts as stamped on the frame is 550 05303 so I am somewhat confused.
Ideally, the engine I find will already be rebuilt/restored and ready to drop in the frame.
However, if anyone has something complete enough for a proper rebuild and restoration, that would certainly be something for me to consider.
This project is something way beyond anything mechanical ever attempted by me so I will appreciate any guidance anyone cares to offer.
Thanks,
Ozzie Scofield

The following parts are needed for this project that is underway in Kip Kern's shop:

2 front fender brackets (Narrow or Wide will work)
1 good '69 exhaust system
1 pair of covered Ceriani shocks for 69-71 Steel Tankers
1 entire short seat

Thank you for any leads that you can provide to sources for these parts.

Ozzie Scofield

I don't understand the monthly report in the POG meeting minutes for ebay.  Is this simply a listing of various Penton related items that have sold in the previous 30 days; or, is there a POG store on ebay that I am yet to find?

Thanks again for educating me.

Ozzie

Gents and ladies,
I was introduced to John Penton by Ed Youngblood at VMD in 2000 and immediately became interested in his beautiful bikes.  Retired in March and decided I now had time to pursue a Penton.
Started the process by posting on the Penton site.  It worked!  Have bought a 68 Six Day from Bob and Dot Gilman and a 69 from Donny Smith.  Kip Kern will do the restorations as that process is something way beyond my ability.
I am presently on the Board of the American Motorcycle Heritage Foundation so I get to the museum in Pickerington on a regular basis.  A couple of weeks ago I spent a half hour admiring Al Born's Six Day and imagining what my bikes will look like when they are finished.
Sending a parts wish list to Al Buehner this weekend and am spending countless hours on ebay looking for things I absolutely have to have.
My wife, Ann, had never been on a motorcycle before I took her to Vegas to get married seven years ago.  She now loves riding on the back and tolerates my two wheel obsessions.  In fact, she has agreed that the Pentons should live in our music room so I can watch them while listening to Mozart.
The POG members are a very interesting lot.  I have learned much from many good people.  I continue to be amazed by your generosity in giving good advice and steering me in the right direction.
Hope to meet many of you in February at the POG meeting in OH.
Again, Thanks.
Ozzie Scofield

I am unsure if I should be using this message board for help with another make.  If I shouldn't, someone slap me and it won't happen again.

I am looking for a 6 v sealed beam headlight for the one that is blown out on my 1978 Kawasaki KL 250.

Anyone got an idea where I can get one?

Thanks for a slap or for your help.

I am searching for a steel tank Six Day Penton suitable for a complete and professional restoration.  Will pick up anywhere east of the Mighty Mississippi.  Thanks