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#31
Penton Talk / THE POG will be at the Pittsbu...
Last post by Paul Danik - April 06, 2025, 10:13:00 AMThe Penton Owners Group is proud to announce that it will have a display at the upcoming Pittsburgh, PA Supercross on April 26th. The Legends and Heroes folks have graciously invited the POG to join with them in their display area. THANK YOU very much Legends and Heros folks, your hospitality is greatly appreciated.
The plan is to have several models of the Penton Sportcycles in the display along with the KTM 65cc raffle bike. Surely the Pentons will draw the attention of the more mature folks at the event, and the 65cc KTM raffle bike will hopefully draw the youngsters to our display. The theme of our display is THE PENTON KTM CONNECTION. A number of POG members will be on hand to greet the folks who visit our display and answer any questions that might arise, including Jack Penton.
POG Trustee Samantha Vallish will have two of her Penton race machines on display. Her CMF Penton Berkshire and the CMF Penton Jackpiner that she will be campaigning this year in numerous events. We also hope to have a Penton Steel Tanker on display as well. THANK YOU very much Samantha, all of your efforts are greatly appreciated.
It will be very interesting to watch the modern KTM enthusiasts and the Penton Sportcycle enthusiasts mingling together, just wait till they realize that they are all sort of cousins !
The plan is to have several models of the Penton Sportcycles in the display along with the KTM 65cc raffle bike. Surely the Pentons will draw the attention of the more mature folks at the event, and the 65cc KTM raffle bike will hopefully draw the youngsters to our display. The theme of our display is THE PENTON KTM CONNECTION. A number of POG members will be on hand to greet the folks who visit our display and answer any questions that might arise, including Jack Penton.
POG Trustee Samantha Vallish will have two of her Penton race machines on display. Her CMF Penton Berkshire and the CMF Penton Jackpiner that she will be campaigning this year in numerous events. We also hope to have a Penton Steel Tanker on display as well. THANK YOU very much Samantha, all of your efforts are greatly appreciated.
It will be very interesting to watch the modern KTM enthusiasts and the Penton Sportcycle enthusiasts mingling together, just wait till they realize that they are all sort of cousins !
#32
Penton Talk / Dane Leimbach's 1974 ISDT helm...
Last post by Paul Danik - April 06, 2025, 06:02:09 AMThe text and photo below were "borrowed" from Ted Guthrie, Thanks Ted, I owe you one! If I may add some info, after the 1974 ISDT in Camerino, Italy, Dane traded his USA helmet to an Italian rider for his ISDT helmet. Last fall at the Vintage ISDT event in Camerino, Italy, Dane's helmet was given to some of the Team USA folks with instructions to see that it made its way back to Dane's family. At the POG meeting on Thursday evening, Dane's cousin Jack Penton completed that mission by handing Dane's 1974 ISDT helmet over to his granddaughter Riley, who happens to also work at KTM. It was most assuredly a very, very special moment !
Below is Ted's commentary he provided with the photo.
The Penton Owners Group, at last night's monthly meeting, was honored to have present, Riley Bland, who is the granddaughter of the late Dane Leimbach.
Dane, nephew of John Penton, was a key figure in operations of the original Penton Imports company, working in R&D, plus was one of the top Penton team riders.
While I am a bit short on the exact details, following one of the International Six-Days Trials in which Dane competed, he traded his team helmet with that of an Italian rider. Many years later, the helmet found its way back to the U.S. and into the hands of Jack Penton.
Here, Jack has handed over the helmet back to Riley. A very fitting way for Dane's property to come back to the family.
Below is Ted's commentary he provided with the photo.
The Penton Owners Group, at last night's monthly meeting, was honored to have present, Riley Bland, who is the granddaughter of the late Dane Leimbach.
Dane, nephew of John Penton, was a key figure in operations of the original Penton Imports company, working in R&D, plus was one of the top Penton team riders.
While I am a bit short on the exact details, following one of the International Six-Days Trials in which Dane competed, he traded his team helmet with that of an Italian rider. Many years later, the helmet found its way back to the U.S. and into the hands of Jack Penton.
Here, Jack has handed over the helmet back to Riley. A very fitting way for Dane's property to come back to the family.
#33
Penton Talk / My Father's 175 KTM/Penton
Last post by joe.connelly - April 05, 2025, 04:09:42 PMI inherited a 175 "KTM" from my late father, among 2 other Pentons, and am very excited to be a part of this group! I have had a really tough time finding information on this bike, and have been steered to this group to help with identifying it.
I unfortunately will not have the garage space to keep this one, so will be looking for a new home for it. Does anyone know what the value of this bike would be?
Thanks!
I unfortunately will not have the garage space to keep this one, so will be looking for a new home for it. Does anyone know what the value of this bike would be?
Thanks!
#34
Penton Talk / Re: Wassell trials bike
Last post by g8tekeeper - April 04, 2025, 06:22:43 PMHi,
Is the spreadsheet in this discussion thread still valid? Also, am I correct in understanding that this tracks every Wassell out there, as I picked one up recently in BC, Canada. Thanks
Is the spreadsheet in this discussion thread still valid? Also, am I correct in understanding that this tracks every Wassell out there, as I picked one up recently in BC, Canada. Thanks
#35
Wanted / For Sale / Re: For Sale - 1968 Penton Ste...
Last post by johnbowman - April 01, 2025, 09:13:01 PMSold
#36
Wanted / For Sale / John Penton signature series h...
Last post by Paul Danik - March 28, 2025, 05:55:06 AMThe red and blue John Penton signature series hats are now available, as are the green and gray ones. The first batch of the red and blue hats sold out before we could list them here. Just click on the link to be transported to the POG SHOP page to place your order. Be sure to buy a few raffle tickets for the 65cc KTM while you are there. All purchases help to support the Penton Owners Group in its mission and are greatly appreciated.
https://www.pentonusa.org/shop/
https://www.pentonusa.org/shop/
#37
Wanted / For Sale / 125 sleeve
Last post by Carl Hill - March 27, 2025, 07:15:11 AMI have what I originally thought was a Jackpiner sleeve but upon closer inspection is for 54mm bore. I'm guessing it's for 1st generation 125 KTM? $200 plus shipping or trade.
#38
Penton Talk / Re: 71 Six Day Skid Plate Phot...
Last post by KJDonovan - March 24, 2025, 01:54:25 PMDave,
Super helpful - this is exactly what I was looking for! I will trim the sides of one of the CMF skid plates I have here to fit inside the down tubes on this bike. Thanks so much for the info and photos!
Super helpful - this is exactly what I was looking for! I will trim the sides of one of the CMF skid plates I have here to fit inside the down tubes on this bike. Thanks so much for the info and photos!
#39
Penton Talk / Re: 71 Six Day Skid Plate Phot...
Last post by slvrbrdfxr - March 24, 2025, 12:52:43 PMKevin,
You are correct. The #002 parts book shows a two-piece skid plate but to be honest I've never seen one like that on a 69-71 model. All of the 69-71 Steeltank bikes I've ever encountered had a one piece skid plate like the ones used on CMF bikes. I've attached pictures taken this morning of the skid plate on V4047 which I know is an all original bike. The holes are spaced 3 5/8" ctr-to-ctr at the forward end and 5 3/8" ctr-to-ctr on the bottom. Hope this helps.
Dave McC
You are correct. The #002 parts book shows a two-piece skid plate but to be honest I've never seen one like that on a 69-71 model. All of the 69-71 Steeltank bikes I've ever encountered had a one piece skid plate like the ones used on CMF bikes. I've attached pictures taken this morning of the skid plate on V4047 which I know is an all original bike. The holes are spaced 3 5/8" ctr-to-ctr at the forward end and 5 3/8" ctr-to-ctr on the bottom. Hope this helps.
Dave McC
#40
Penton Talk / 71 Six Day Skid Plate Photo Ne...
Last post by KJDonovan - March 24, 2025, 07:24:33 AMI am in the process of refreshing a 71 Steel Tank Six Day and I am looking for a good photo of what other owners are using for a skid plate. This particular bike did not have one when it arrived here, and I thought they may have used the same as the CMF bikes, but according to the parts manual (002) it's a 2 piece unit. I attempted to fit a later CMF skid plate, but it doesn't line up as the down tubes are more narrowly spaced than the CMF bikes. Anyone got a good picture of what is supposed to be on there?
Thanks,
Kevin
Thanks,
Kevin