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What was in the enduro kit? It def. had a headlight etc and was registered for the street at some point. I believe the switch on the bars is for the headlight but I have not even traced the wiring etc.

quote:Originally posted by iyaoyas

Hi Bryan,

According to the Comprehensive Vintage Motorcycle Price Guide 2011/12 Edition, your bike came in two flavors in 1973; the base Jackpiner and Jackpiner w/Enduro kit.  I'm not sure which variant you have (although another POGGER may help you there...) but the prices vary between $300 to ($4200)/$4600 (base model).  As you know, prices are subjective and primarily based on condition.  It's hard to say what the value of your bike would be just from the pictures alone.  

Not knowing the service history on the bike and the fact it's been 'sitting' for some length of time (perhaps several years before you acquired it?) a buyer would have to consider the cost (parts & labor) for a complete engine rebuild along with servicing the suspension, carburetor, brakes, repairing the hole in your exhaust, etc...  

At the end of the day, the value of your bike is what it's worth to you, the owner.  In reality, however, it's worth what someone is willing to pay you for it and hopefully for you, it's as much as you paid for it if not a little more...  Hope that helps...

Thanks for all the information so far. I will dig up the other paperwork that I have. It ran when I bought it and I think I will spend a little time getting it running again which as most have pointed out would give the buyer a warm fuzzy about pricing.

As is right now I was thinking about advertising it around $600 and take offers but I think having it running might help considerably. I may just consider keeping it because I have a KTM 450EXC that I ride and this Penton is my birth year and why I wanted it originally.

I have alot to consider and those who suggested a light refurb now to maintain it makes me think even more. I just dont have the time or $$ to restore it like I want to but I could refresh it and enjoy it.

Virginia

Hi all,
I have been a lurker for a while. I enjoy and respect everyones wealth of information and tips here. I have a Penton 175 that I bought from a firend about 4 years ago. I intended to restore it but we had a baby 2 years ago and with two older boys I just can't find the time. I am thinking about selling it but wanted to know what is a fair price to sell it at.

It has a Virginia title from the 70's. A bunch of spare engine gaskets and looks to be very original (bing carb. is there) except for maybe the fenders, grips and the obvious missing parts. It ran when I bought it but has been stored in my garage since with being run. (Its not locked up and I ad put some oil in the cylinder when I got it in anticipation of long storage.

I am enclosing some pictures for reference. If any other pictures are needed I will gladly take them.