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Here's the frame #, 54506 84855.

I forgot to post the finished bike as I have been busy the past few months. It started on the first kick and I rode it around the hood. These bikes are very fast compared to other makes I've rode. I may try and race it next month if the weather gets better and I get some time to ride.

I did a tank this past year with an initial cleaning using a pressure washer. After the loose stuff came off I let it sit with cleaning vinegar inside for a couple of days then pressure washed it again. I had to repeat this process a couple of times. It worked for me.

I've had a little time to work on the bike, I'm also in the middle of remodeling a house to sell. I have a few more little things to finish up and I may start it next week. I rolled it out of the shop today. BTW that is the original paint on the gas tank. I used some plastic polish to restore it.



I also forgot to say that this bike came in 5 boxes completely disassembled. It's been a fun puzzle to put together.

Louis I'm not really interested at the moment. Maybe later if you still have it.

Since my last post, my wife decided we are moving. So I haven't had much time to work on anything until the past couple of weeks. I got the wheels done and some other odds and ends. I will be getting ahold of Al B. this week and get some more parts ordered. So far the bike is going together real well. Here's a pic. Not the greatest but.....

I'm happy someone on here got that bike. That dumbass dicked me around for hours and wouldn't commit to selling it to me for his stated price.

It looks like a 1975 by the multi position shock mounts. The Curnutts are a bonus. I can rebuild them for you. They are the gas shocks.

quote:Originally posted by JP Morgen

Welcome! Do you have the porting and pipe specs for that engine? Works wonders!!

Thanks JP. I don't have those specs. My first priority is to get the bike complete and go from there. I would be very open to seeing them though. If you could send them electronically my email is [email protected]

Thanks

quote:Originally posted by Andreas Piepke

Hi Scott,

Good that you are back to Pentons. Post some pictures of your project, that livens things up. Do you have a manual/repair handbook for the bike? If not, it's a worthwhile investment. Al Buehner (http://www.pentonpartsusa.com/) is selling them. He is also a good and reliable source for parts.

Cheers

Andreas


'73 Penton Hare Scrambler
'73 Norton Commando
'77 Maico 440 GS

Hi Andreas, yes I picked up a KTM motor manual and a Penton manual so I think I am good to go. I just picked up some parts from Al this past week. Here is a pic of where I am on the bike after about a week and half. The important parts of the bike are in great shape. I found out that the PO had taken the bike apart in 1976 to freshen it up and fell in love and moved and left this in his mom's garage until 2 weeks ago when I got it.

quote:Originally posted by Mick Milakovic

Scott, welcome from all of us!

Mick

Thanks Mick!

quote:Originally posted by SouthRider

Welcome Scott!

Looks like you've got "the bug" - it leads to an expensive addiction.

Let us know how we can help.

Clark Gristina

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"We the willing, led by the unknowing, are doing the impossible, for the ungrateful. We have done so much, for so long, with so little, that we are now qualified to do almost anything, with nothing."

1972 Penton Berkshire 100
1983 Husqvarna 250 XC
2011 Jayco 31.5 RLDS
2009 Chevy 2500 HD Duramax

Thanks Clark, you have no idea how bad I have the addiction. I sold my first collection of about 50+ bikes back in 2000. I started again about 5 years ago. Some people just don't learn. Ha Ha.

Thanks for the welcome guys. Right now I am figuring out the puzzle as this bike was taken apart from the PO. I have most of it identified.

Does anyone know what the squish is for this motor? I was told .030 and no less than .025.

Thanks in advance.

I can set up your Curnutts to work very well for a very reasonable price. You have to realise tho that you can't have a shock that work's in the lay down position and the normal upright vintage position. The leverage ratio is comparing Apple's to oranges. It won't work.

Thanks for the welcome guys. Right now I am figuring out the puzzle as this bike was taken apart from the PO. I have most of it identified.

Does anyone know what the squish is for this motor? I was told .030 and no less than .025.

Thanks in advance.

I can set up your Curnutts to work very well for a very reasonable price. You have to realise tho that you can't have a shock that work's in the lay down position and the normal upright vintage position. The leverage ratio is comparing Apple's to oranges. It won't work.