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Those updated photos are good-I think I have what I need now.
Thank you.

Good reminder about venting.
I've used this in both auto and moto applications-does better than silicone seal:
$8 at Amazon.

Thank you Dave. That helps.
Any from the facing perspective without the pipe would be great also.
I have to make the bracket myself so I need all the help I can get........

I'm about to embark on a restoration of my GS6 and I have a frame issue.
The previous owner cut off the rear stock exhaust bracket from the rear loop of the frame.
I need a picture of the right side of this bracket so I can fabricate a new one.
Here is a picture of the bracket from the back side-any assistance would be greatly appreciated.

I'm interested in the 74.5 Mint-sent you a PM.
Thank you.

Soemtimes you can rebuild the older units, sometimes you can't.

Well, it does look like some parts are scarce. I'll take it apart and see what it looks like.
Thank you for the insights.

I was also fortunate that my bike came equipped with a factory compression release which made it even easier to kick over. Hopefully you got lucky too and already have the factory compression release already installed in the cylinder. If not, that's a bummer because they're impossible to find anymore. Look forward to tracking your progress on the build. I'll be at Mid Ohio next month too. My space numbers are 50 and 59 which are just across from where the Penton Owners Group were set up in years past. Stop by and say hello. I'm putting the finishing touches on a 75 Jackpiner, 75 250 Harescrambler and a 74.5 400 Mint which I'm hoping to sell up there this year.
Dave McC

I just went out to look-the compression release is there-cable is a bit rough.
Definitely-see you there-thanks for all the good info today.
Ken G

Wow! Thanks so much for that link to Pillon Dorino. Their pipe looks great.
And your bike came out fantastic. I have a pipe on my GS6 which someone mentioned is a torque pipe.
It looks to me it's maybe from a later KTM post'77. What do you think it is?
Thanks for the offer for parts-I'll be making list in the next couple of days.
I'm thinking of starting a new thread on the main forum to document the whole thing.
I'm bringing the motor out to Chicago Jerry next month to the A.M.A. Vintage Days in Ohio for a complete rebuild. Thanks again for the great info.

John, I responded to the post you have in the General Info.  You want a 34 or a 36mm carb.  Spend the money on a new one and save yourself from the headaches of dealing with a half or fully wornout old one that you got for a "deal."  You won't regret it.  It will be money well spent.  I'm running a 34mm on my 76 175 XC motor.

So I have a '77 GS6 400 with an original Lectron on it. I don't what bore size it is.
About to start a restore-can't these original Lectrons be rebuilt?
Thank you for any insights.

Thank you.
HVA had one listed but after contacting them it wasn't in stock.
I'm actually working with Brian Hilvety, service manager at Halls on it. He's also a Kawasaki triple specialist and is in the middle of restoring my H1.
I'll reach out to John. Thank you very much.
My H1 in Brian's shop:

Looking for a '81 Husqvarna 430CR side stand and spring.
Any ideas where I might find one would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you.

I'm looking for a stock exhaust for my '77 GS6 400.
If you know of any or can point me in the right direction, it would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you.

Paul, I sent you an email.

'77 Penton GS6 400
'10 KTM RC8R Akrapovic LE #21
'07 BMW R1200S Wossner

Thanks Mike - I figured that was the most logical outcome.

'77 Penton GS6 400
'10 KTM RC8R Akrapovic LE #21
'07 BMW R1200S Wossner

So, my frame number is an early JAN77 number: 70100056 ('77 GS6 400)
My engine number is 6 5502918
Are the engine number sequences that precise that my engine number should start with a "7", is it possible that an "6" engine went in my early production '77 or is it just not the original engine?
What's the consensus and thanks as always for any input.

'77 Penton GS6 400
'10 KTM RC8R Akrapovic LE #21
'07 BMW R1200S Wossner