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My clutch is not functioning correctly on my '76 MC5 250. I have replaced the clutch cable, inspected the clutch plates and changed the oil.
The bike shifts through the gears fine when riding.
The problem I'm having is shifting into neutral with the motor running.
Any comments or ideas on what could be the cause would be greatly appreciated.

Mike,

Yes, it was Caswell.

I still have some of it, maybe I'll try another application.

Bryan

Thank you, Mike. I appreciate the suggestions.

Gary,

I appreciate the offer and your efforts but XL is too big for me.

I will keep looking.

Best regards,

Bryan

242, thanks for the tip. I will contact him.

Gary, what is the measurement from armpit to armpit? How much would you sell it for?

Best regards,

Bryan

Gary,

I would prefer a large size if you have it.

Bryan

Thank you Skiracer and Dale.

Bryan

Thank you for that. I have been riding 250 Huskys and they don't do well on big hills. I do a lot of trail riding here in Texas.

Bryan

quote:Originally posted by Larry Perkins

The 250 is far easier to ride but the 400 is doable with the bigger flywheel and short shifting it so you stay out of the big hit.

Larry P

Thanks Mike. I hope to buy it from him !

Bryan

quote:Originally posted by 454MRW

Bobs MC5 is nice & race ready. Well worth the price. A 76 MC5 would qualify for Post Vintage Historic class, where it would dominate. A 78 MC5, while a great bike is a little outclassed in Post Vintage racing against newer bikes. Those are my 2 favorite bikes. 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

Larry, I appreciate the advice.

I'm struggling between a 250 and a 400.

Bryan

quote:Originally posted by Larry Perkins

It is a well sorted out bike.  Wish I could buy it.  My advice if you want a nice MC5 is buy it, put a PVL on it, and never look back.  The MC5 Penton is one of my all time fave bikes and I have raced a jillion bikes over the years.  It was a couple of years ahead of it's time and in 76-77 was many privateer pros bike of choice.

Larry P

Thank you, Nick. I am talking to him about it.

He's asking $2,500.00 but said he'll knock off $250.00 because it needs a new motoplat.

What do you think of the price? Is it fair?

Bryan

quote:Originally posted by Nick

Check out the Wanted/For Sale section.  toocloseracing had a 1976 250 MC5 for sale as of August 8.

Thanks Mike.

I'm new to this as you can probably tell. I have a 1970 HUSKY CR250 and 1975 CR250 MAG. Would like to add a Penton MC5 250 or 400 to my collection.

I'm waiting for Lew to get back to me regarding the 400. Im also talking to Bob in New York about a 1976 250 MC5. He is asking $2,250.00 for it. Is that reasonable if it is running and looks decent?

Best regards,

Bryan

 

quote:Originally posted by 454MRW

Bryan, it appears that Britt is the person selling the 75 400 Mint, Lew has a 78 MC400 for sale. 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

Thank you.

I appreciate the help.

Bryan

quote:Originally posted by Rocket

You have a 1975 400.  The 411 means it was built in November of 1974.  The 55 in the engine number designates a 400.
RCG

quote:Originally posted by Bryan Adams

Mike,

Can you tell me what model this bike is;

Frame # 54 411 79195
Engine# 4- 5500794

Thank you,

Bryan

quote:Originally posted by 454MRW

I thought it was a 175 from the pipe exhaust tip design. The 54- frame designation was used on 175, 250, and 400's as well. The 250 would have a chrome conical shaped outlet. A 76 175 engine ID would start with 6-52 above the ignition cover on the right hand side of the engine. 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

Mike,

Can you tell me what model this bike is;

Frame # 54 411 79195
Engine# 4- 5500794

Thank you,

Bryan

quote:Originally posted by 454MRW

I thought it was a 175 from the pipe exhaust tip design. The 54- frame designation was used on 175, 250, and 400's as well. The 250 would have a chrome conical shaped outlet. A 76 175 engine ID would start with 6-52 above the ignition cover on the right hand side of the engine. 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

Lew,

I am interested in the 1975 400.

Is the bike original?

Will you let me know what price you are asking and will you send a few pics?

Best regards,

Bryan

quote:Originally posted by Lew Mayer

78 400 mc-5 but it's no project.

Lew Mayer