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#61
Penton Talk / Breaking New. Alan Buehner is ...
Last post by Paul Danik - March 05, 2026, 09:59:47 AM BREAKING NEWS.... I just got off the phone with Alan Buehner. Alan had a little procedure done yesterday and from the sounds of it he is getting out today and may even be at the POG meeting tonight. Al said he is now in a private room with a window looking out over a park like setting. He sounded upbeat, full of energy and ready to get back at it !!!!!
#62
Penton Talk / Re: Alan Buehner in for repair...
Last post by Bob Gilman - March 04, 2026, 12:01:43 PMGood Luck Al, I'am sure Nurse Sue will take good care of you.My prayers are with you. BOB
#63
Penton Talk / Re: A fish story, OR, a POG me...
Last post by Bob Gilman - March 04, 2026, 11:56:58 AMHappy Birthday Larry....Larry was John Penton's right and left hand man who helped me when I went to Lorain to start my Hi Point shop in Waldorf MD. Larry set me up with posters he had the riders sign and other things including a Berkshire new steel tank swapped from another bike to put on display in the shop. I'am looking at it right now setting on an end table next to my 200le in the living room. One of my best memories from the 70's.Thanks again Larry, Happy Birthday and I hope you have many more.
#64
Penton Talk / Alan Buehner in for repairs.
Last post by Paul Danik - March 04, 2026, 11:33:49 AMPenton parts guru Alan Buehner is in the repair shop for some diagnostic work. Al felt that he needed to get checked out and drove himself to the hospital yesterday morning. I spoke with him yesterday afternoon and he was in good spirits and his only complaint was that he had hoped for a corner room with two windows and possibly a hot tub!
Please keep Alan in your thoughts and prayers.
Please keep Alan in your thoughts and prayers.
#65
Penton Talk / A fish story, OR, a POG meetin...
Last post by Paul Danik - March 03, 2026, 09:29:07 AMThis is no fish story, today, March 3rd, is Larry Maier's birthday. Larry was born on March 3rd, 1939. I ran my calculator batteries down trying to figure out just how old Larry is, and my pencil isn't sharp enough to do the math. But no matter what that number is, HAPPY BIRTHDAY Larry !!!!
I spoke with Larry yesterday and he indicated that he is looking to attend the POG meeting this Thursday, March 5th. The March Penton Owners Group meeting is just around the corner and will be held in the Jackpiner Room of the KTM building located just west of beautiful downtown Amherst, Ohio. The meeting will commence as close to 7 pm as possible.
Judy just came in with new batteries for my calculator, and it is humming away and seems to be getting warm as it does the calculations.......and here it is....87.....Larry is 87 years young today.
Happy birthday Larry and THANK YOU for your devotion to the two wheeled world that we all know and love and the joy and laughter that came along with it.
I spoke with Larry yesterday and he indicated that he is looking to attend the POG meeting this Thursday, March 5th. The March Penton Owners Group meeting is just around the corner and will be held in the Jackpiner Room of the KTM building located just west of beautiful downtown Amherst, Ohio. The meeting will commence as close to 7 pm as possible.
Judy just came in with new batteries for my calculator, and it is humming away and seems to be getting warm as it does the calculations.......and here it is....87.....Larry is 87 years young today.
Happy birthday Larry and THANK YOU for your devotion to the two wheeled world that we all know and love and the joy and laughter that came along with it.
#66
Penton Talk / Re: Front Brake Cable End
Last post by Rob Hugo - March 03, 2026, 08:47:59 AMThanks, Dale. Good resource. I am weirdly hung up on that particular end. Will probably just try to remake them or go with a regular clevis like you suggested.
#67
Wanted / For Sale / Re: Kick stand wanted
Last post by Dale Fisher - March 03, 2026, 05:18:11 AMGary, No bueno on finding what the side stands. There were a couple who knows what they are for, a couple late 80's, and a couple earlier 74's.
#68
Penton Talk / Re: Paper air filter
Last post by slvrbrdfxr - March 02, 2026, 06:02:34 PMLew,
Good idea ! Yes, the foam filters degrade pretty quickly once they are oiled and I have had the same issue with my bikes not getting used regularly. I forgot to mention that the paper filter uses an aluminum holder as part of the installation too so you'll have to have that part as well to make it work. Sure wish I could post a picture of the aluminum holder but once again the file picture I have is too large to attach in this forum. You can probably see what it looks like one in an early parts manual. If you find a suitable paper filter to use please post the maker and part number. Thanks !
Dave McC
Good idea ! Yes, the foam filters degrade pretty quickly once they are oiled and I have had the same issue with my bikes not getting used regularly. I forgot to mention that the paper filter uses an aluminum holder as part of the installation too so you'll have to have that part as well to make it work. Sure wish I could post a picture of the aluminum holder but once again the file picture I have is too large to attach in this forum. You can probably see what it looks like one in an early parts manual. If you find a suitable paper filter to use please post the maker and part number. Thanks !
Dave McC
#69
Wanted / For Sale / Re: Kick stand wanted
Last post by Daniel P. McEntee - March 02, 2026, 11:03:06 AM Those shouldn't be too terribly difficult to fabricate, should they? I've made copies of side stands and center stands but since I retired I don't have access to the shop that I used to have. I have some welding equipment, and a side stand shouldn't require much in elaborate equipment to make a couple two or three. Have you got a decent drawing, or sketch and a photo that I could check out? Having a decent sample to look at a d hold in my hand and measure works best for me. The weather needs to start getting and staying warmer, as I have to work at the front of my garage also. Let me know.
Type at you later,
Dan McEntee
Type at you later,
Dan McEntee
#70
Wanted / For Sale / Re: Kick stand wanted
Last post by Dale Fisher - March 02, 2026, 07:15:11 AMLarry had some side stands that I can go through next time I go to storage I'll take a look.