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quote:Originally posted by I was wondering what that was. LeeBuff

That Jackpiner looks like it came out our old shop in Ephrata, Pa.
I see the "&" from the B&B on the side of the tank.
Lee Buffenmyer

Thanks for the tip. I will check to see if it's sealed good at the carb.

quote:Originally posted by skiracer

If you have to use the choke for the bike to run, then your jetting is too lean.

1976 250 MC5 Original Owner
1976 Penton 175 XC

Call or text for more pics and info if needed. Located in Elkton md 21921
443-907-7455
Possible trades

Here's a video of it running.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/Cmwo9CcFf64EtFAH8

Thanks, Ive been to the yorkswap meet. That might be the place to take it.

quote:Originally posted by Bob Gilman

Russ,This question gets asked a lot on this web site,but nobody seems to comment on it.The bike looks pretty complete,It could use a new front fender and a number plate to make it look a little better.And a little clean up.If the motor runs good and the trans works properly it would be a great cc bike.Pentons are drying up,you can tell that just by looking at ebay.Bottom line $2500 and up from there.This is not the 70's.Its what you want they only  go up every year.On January 23rd Potomac vintage riders are having a swap meet,biggest on the east coast you could sell it in the bike corral for 20 dollars and that includes your admisson.Its located at the York fair grounds,York PA,thats not far from you. 8am to 3pm.People from all over come,New England,NY,Ohio,VA and west VA,MD,NC,SC Good Luck Bob

That was a steal for  1200

quote:Originally posted by Kip Kern

Bought a "73" in close to the same shape for $1,200 last year. No updated ignition only standard Motoplat

Thanks, I was trying to mount deer heads when i was younger. I didnt have the patience for it.

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Hello, I've decided to sell my 73 jackpiner 175. It does have a title. I upgraded the ignition system and then had new piston rings a couple years ago. It hasn't been ridden since. I would like to sell it and would appreciate opinions on what it might be worth. I have a video of it running also. Located in Elkton Maryland
443-907-7455
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Thank you!

quote:Originally posted by 454MRW

The large yellowish hose that runs to the top of the oil fill cap is a vent for the transmission case and should be run up underneath the gas tank and allowed to vent where it will not attract dust and dirt into the transmission. The smaller clear hose attached to the carburetor is a vent hose, and should run downward to allow any collected fuel to exit. On the actual fuel line it is recommended to install an inline filter between the petcock and the carburetor. Chances are unless the floats are upside down, that the needle valve is sticking or needs to be readjusted to allow fuel into the carburetor Bowl. Try tapping on the float Bowl first easily with a small hammer, and if it still doesn't allow gas into the carburetor chances are you'll have to take it apart again and adjust the floats. Mike

Michael R. Winter
I enjoy rebuilding and appreciating Pentons!
1974 250 HS Pentons-1978-1979 MX-6 175 & 250 KTM's
1976-78 125-400 RM's & 79 PE250 Suzuki & 2012 DR650
2007 CR125R Honda
1977 MC250 Maico

Thanks,  I just saw this reply. I ordered a st of rings from Al and reused my old piston.

quote:Originally posted by rob w

Yes I have a very nice ELKO 63.75, early style '72 -'74. Looks like it could be unused. Wrist pin and bearing. But does not have rings. I'll check with Al next week and see if he has some.

Thank you , I'll give him a call.

Thanks Paul.

Does anyone have a red wired coil for sale ? I'm really struggling here .lol