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Paolo,
I have a 1968 Berkshire Vin799. I started to restore it but just don't have the time. It was stored in the Calif. desert for 25 yrs (very little rust). If you or anyone is interested please contact me at [email protected]. I have pictures avaiable.

 

Just thinking, Is there a record of sales of dist/shipping from mfg to dealer that might help track the history per v number? I really don't know where the bikes were made . What I need is a good history lesson on the Penton or a good push toward where to get it. thanks

 

firstturn,
V799. It seems to be setup for m/x and no sign of any extra wiring etc.if that means anything. As I remember, I bought in 1970/71 from a friend who's wife only rode desert trails. As my wife did for a very short time. Something about having our first child caused the bike to be parked. Now I can finally get back to it.

 

tomale,
What was I thinking, .... a Penton is aways worth restoring.
Thanks for the input. I bought the bike for my wife to ride in 1970.I chased around on a 360. Times and interests having changed  this would be a project bike to restore and not ride.  It is still in VERY GOOD shape (less the sun baked paint and rubber). It was parked, fuel in the tank etc. I have the stock fenders (used the plastic ones and kept the good ones in the garage)
It has minimum rust considering. I have started to pull some parts and take a look. The gas tank is looking much better thanks to P.O.G and Berryman's b-12 and beebees.
I think my main concern is I dont want to screw up the bike /engine by getting in over my head. I do have pic's avail if anyone wants to take a look. I think I have talked myself into starting the project.


 

Does anyone have the basic spec's on this model? Does Berkshire indicate enduro or MX. Should it have headlights etc. I cant restore it if I dont know what stock should look like. Any help or direction? Thanks!!

 

Just read about the backyard find near the mouse house in Anaheim. I just retrived my 1968 Berkshire V 799 from the desert.(been there about twenty years at the in-laws)

Is the EARLY sachs 100 steel tanker worth restoring. I have NO clue as to value etc. I also live in Anaheim and would like to contact a local penton expert if available.