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Paul, I am currently using a 20x8x6 enclosed snowmobile trailer by Rance that is aluminum. I wanted something smaller but the price was right. It is light enough that my Tahoe tows it easily with 8 bikes and boxes of parts. Upside; aluminum, well built, with lots of room. Downside; Towing it empty in high winds can be exciting but not that bad, twin axle (tolls),unfinished interior, 5'9" is maximum comfortable height inside.


Good Luck and thanks for all you do!
Roger Boardwine


Tinkerer, Trader and Lover of all forms of bikes, cars, anything with wheels!
71 Berkshire
77 GS-6 175
73 Jackpiner
74 250
16 Model T
82 Marguay
XS650 Hardtail
too many Hodakas
Soap Box Derby Cars
Slot Cars

I've been warned that tempting offers may be made and even encouraged to not bring it to Barber for fear I'll give in to temptation! I just want to make sure I don't screw the bike up before I can get anyone in the groups opinion of it and how to best have it treat it.
People in Southwest Virgina have nothing but praise for anything Penton because they dominated ridden my guys like Mark Maddox and Marty Hensley.

Sorry to go on but it's pure joy to having the signs I almost worshiped as a boy hanging here as I type.

Mr. Penton, Thanks

Tinkerer, Trader and Lover of all forms of bikes, cars, anything with wheels!
71 Berkshire
77 GS-6 175
73 Jackpiner
74 250
16 Model T
82 Marguay
XS650 Hardtail
too many Hodakas
Soap Box Derby Cars
Slot Cars

I'm learning from you all already! Under my profile there is a "cool" link to the pictures. I should have space in the off-road area at Barber. We're bringing a boardtracker replica of a Flying Merkel and maybe a couple others. I've always wanted one and I'm a sucker for Orange bikes so it is hard to hide. Please offer any advice you like. I plan on giving it a gentle cleaning and soaking with WD40 and covering it when I can stand it.

Thanks, Roger from VA

Trader, Tinkerer, and lover of all forms of bikes, cars, anything with wheels!

Hank, I have the questionnaire ready to mail. Will the link in this post  suffice for sending pictures? I hope to bring the bike to Barber for more scrutiny and to see how best to proceed with the bike from the group that makes it there.


Good Luck at the ISDTRR everyone and tell Paul Stannard I have Fred Guidi's chaps if he still has the helmet.


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Thanks! I was just lucky. I would like to keep it as is but sorted out as a runner. My 77 GS6 175 is in similar condition and I have left it as raced. Something about taking the master link out of the sub-frame and the tape off bars turns me off since it is functional as is. I love looking at the set up from something originally raced. I love the 100 pointers too.
I hope I don't wear out my welcome with questions but with so many assembled and disassembled bikes I'll need some guidance.  If anyone out there lives near Southwest Virginia I'd love to meet.

Safe travels and Hang Tight

Trader, Tinkerer, and lover of all forms of bikes, cars, anything with wheels!

Hi Everyone, We're Roger and Mary Boardwine from Blue Ridge Virginia. Today I finally uncovered the Berkshire for some shots of it before any cleaning.I have been collecting and trading bikes for my whole life. I thought getting a 77 GS6 175 several years ago was great, then I had the opportunity to buy some of Mark's Cycle Sales remaining bikes and parts Penton KTM Hodaka). Great Huh? Well then at Lake Sugar Tree as Fred Guidi and I shook hands on a deal up pulls a pick up truck carrying a 1970 Penton Berkshire that rocked my world. It just could not be that fresh. Tank with overspray inside? I have joined the group and look forward to being a part of Penton's future!

Mr. Penton, Thank you, well done, and hang tough
Your sign that I dreamt under as a child now hangs above my collection.

4-55108 No top end. Crank is sloppy. Otherwise complete with side covers. No kicker. Make reasonable offer and it's yours. I am in Virginia zip code 24064 for shipping purposes. Free delivery to the AHRMA National and Regional at Lake Sugar Tree.
Thanks, Roger 540-588-0301

Tinkerer, Trader and Lover of all forms of bikes, cars, anything with wheels!
71 Berkshire
77 GS-6 175
73 Jackpiner
74 250
16 Model T
82 Marguay
XS650 Hardtail
too many Hodakas
Soap Box Derby Cars
Slot Cars

I have two 1980 KTM tanks for sale from 125s that came along with the frames, one and a half engines, , two sets of forks and triples. Tanks are $50 plus shipping. Forks-$125. Frames reasonable offers. Three swing arms as well at $75each obo. Carbs, airboxes, wheels. Prices are plus shipping. Call to discuss bottom ends, cylinders , and heads. Too many items to photograph so let me know what you need.Contact me with your needs. See items I need below for trades. Thanks
Roger Boardwine 540-588-0301 zip is 24064 for shipping. I am in Virginia on the Blue Ridge Parkway outside of Roanoke. Free delivery to Lake Sugar Tree events.

Frames 003-15171 Mar 1980
001-12694 Jan 1980

Engines 50.30.004.000 Clocks indicate late 79 and early 1980.
I need:
77 CR125 all plastic and a seat or foam and a cover, spoke sets
77 250 Pursang Need rear fender, spoke sets, seat
76 Penton 250 Need a tank and seat or cover or foam and a spoke set.

Tinkerer, Trader and Lover of all forms of bikes, cars, anything with wheels!
71 Berkshire
77 GS-6 175
73 Jackpiner
74 250
16 Model T
82 Marguay
XS650 Hardtail
too many Hodakas
Soap Box Derby Cars
Slot Cars

I was awfully glad see this ride in on a pick up truck at Lake Sugar Tree. It has not been washed and is as I found it.
Let me know your thoughts.

And Thanks, Roger

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/x5ri82jrgh7obwa/LCC_p1E3Yc



Trader, Tinkerer, and lover of all forms of bikes, cars, anything with wheels!