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Rocket,

I'll let you know about the kickstand location for sure.  

"PS No 2 Penton's were never identical!!"
Yeah, I've read a little bit about the running changes for these bikes.  Seems Mr. Penton was in a constant search for perfection.  When he found something that didn't work, he changed it.

I'm glad I found this place.  I've already learned alot about the bike just from talking with you guys.  Keep up the good work.

-Kurt

Rocket,

Not sure where the kickstand is on the bike offhand, but I know my dad bought it new from Paisekis in Toledo Ohio (1973, don't know the month).  The owners manual has all the pictures showing aluminum fenders, and my dad swears that he never changed anything and that's the way it came.  I've never seen a picture of the bike with him riding it that would contradict this either.

Considering this, and the frame numbers, and all the pictures he has showing the aluminnum fenders, then it should be an early 73 that had aluminum fenders right?  If so, then is there any value in sending pics to the POG so that they have a documented 73 with Aluminum fenders?  Just in case there is someone else out there in the same situation?  Actually, If anyone is interested, I'd be glad to send you soe pictures of it.  It might take a couple of days since I don't have an dig camera, but a buddy of mine does.  Just E-mail me at [email protected].  Tell me what to take the pics of  and I'll send them to you as soon as possible.    

On a side note, after I asked my dad "Are you sure it came with aluminum fenders?" for the 100th time last night, he got kinda red in the face and said "No it came with leather ones."  I must have struck a nerve or something?

The mystery continues............
-Kurt

Thanks guys!

I'm sure I'll be poking my head in from time to time now that I've found this site.  It's full of information! (Not to mention the helpful members!)  

I may just go for the plastic fenders considering I've already broken one of the aluminum ones.[V]

Thanks again!
-Kurt

Here are the numbers

Frame  30363855
Engine 7333153 Typ Sachs 1001 / 6B.

Does this help?  Can you guys tell me what this means?

Lew,
Thanks for the heads up on the fenders, I'll have to get in touch with Jake to seeif he still has them.  

Thanks for all the replies so far!!
-Kurt

Thanks guys,

I'll get the #'s tonight or tomorrow for you.

-Kurt

Hello,  

I am new to this site, and had a few questions.  My dad has given me his Berkshire 100 and I have plans to restore it, but I'm not sure yet.  I was hoping to get some answers to some questions before I made that decision.  

I was wondering who out there has the biggest / best selection of NOS and repo parts for this bike?  Can I still get the correct color frame paint?  

Also, it has Aluminum fenders fron and rear.  The rear one has broken off and I was wondering how hard it is to get ahold of one of these.  Are they pretty rare?  

I also read that the aluminum fendered bikes were 72's not 73's.  Is this true?  My Dad has always said that his bike was a 73, but now after reading the model history, I am thinking it's a 72.  Could someone confirm this?

Is there alot of 100's out there?  It seems that everyone has a 125, 175, or 250, but not alot of people with 100's.  Are they somewhat rare?

I don't have a real good understanding of the bike other than I rode it for about 2 years way back in 90-91.  Are there any issues to look for concerning parts breakage / easilly worn out things?

Any help you could give would be really appreciated!!

Thanks!
-Kurt