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#71
Penton Talk / Re: Front Brake Cable End
Last post by Dale Fisher - March 01, 2026, 01:54:30 PMVehill has a selection of clevis's.
https://www.venhillusa.com/cables-and-components/fittings-amp-components/clevises.html
https://www.venhillusa.com/cables-and-components/fittings-amp-components/clevises.html
#72
Penton Talk / Re: 73 Penton 250 questions
Last post by Dale Fisher - March 01, 2026, 01:51:31 PMA quick search provided this result.
https://forum.pentonusa.org/index.php?topic=19473.msg108940#msg108940
https://forum.pentonusa.org/index.php?topic=19473.msg108940#msg108940
#73
Penton Talk / Re: 73 Penton 250 questions
Last post by Dale Fisher - March 01, 2026, 01:49:17 PMAir box side was aluminum, exhaust side fiberglass. Try the message board search feature and type in "paint codes" or any other question you may have.
#74
Penton Talk / Re: Paper air filter
Last post by L mayer - March 01, 2026, 11:21:26 AMThanks, Dave. I figured since foam filters deteriorate over time, I'd use a paper filter since my JP doesn't get ridden much.
#75
Penton Talk / 73 Penton 250 questions
Last post by Dave C - February 28, 2026, 08:43:52 PMHello ! I recently acquired a 73 250 and was looking for some info. Were the OEM side cover/number plates aluminum or fiberglass ? Mine has one of each. Also, does anyone have the paint code for the proper yellow/gold color ?
Thank you !
Thank you !
#76
Penton Talk / Re: Paper air filter
Last post by slvrbrdfxr - February 28, 2026, 03:00:10 PMHi Lew,
I went out and measured an original paper air filter that came out of a 73 100 Berkshire. Im thinking it should be the same as what would fit a 74 Jackpiner. The filter measures 7 5/8" on the OD along the long axis and 5 5/8" on the ID along the long axis. It measured 5 5/8" on the OD along the narrow axis and 3 3/8" on the ID of the narrow axis. The rubber flange is 1" wide. The filter is 2" in thickness. There was no part number visible on the filter. I tried to attach pictures of the measurements but the files were too large. I'd be glad to email the pictures to you directly if you drop me a note using my screen name here and adding @cox.net . Hope this helps !
Dave McCullough
I went out and measured an original paper air filter that came out of a 73 100 Berkshire. Im thinking it should be the same as what would fit a 74 Jackpiner. The filter measures 7 5/8" on the OD along the long axis and 5 5/8" on the ID along the long axis. It measured 5 5/8" on the OD along the narrow axis and 3 3/8" on the ID of the narrow axis. The rubber flange is 1" wide. The filter is 2" in thickness. There was no part number visible on the filter. I tried to attach pictures of the measurements but the files were too large. I'd be glad to email the pictures to you directly if you drop me a note using my screen name here and adding @cox.net . Hope this helps !
Dave McCullough
#77
Wanted / For Sale / Kick stand wanted
Last post by G Ellis - February 28, 2026, 07:34:51 AMWanted GS6, MC5 kick stands.
#78
Penton Talk / Paper air filter
Last post by L mayer - February 27, 2026, 06:45:20 PMDoes anyone know the dimensions of the paper air filter for a 74 Jackpiner?
#79
Penton Talk / George Barber passes.
Last post by Paul Danik - February 24, 2026, 09:21:00 AMAMA Hall of Famer George Barber Passes at 85
Founder of the Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum, the world's largest collection of historic motorcycles, dies at 85.
Published on Feb. 20, 2026
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George Barber, the founder of the Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum in Birmingham, Alabama and an inductee into the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame, has passed away at the age of 85. Barber began privately collecting motorcycles in the 1970s and opened the museum in 1994 to display his growing collection to the public. In 2003, he relocated the museum to its current 830-acre complex that also includes a 2.38-mile road circuit.
Why it matters
Barber's Vintage Motorsports Museum is considered the world's largest collection of historic motorcycles, preserving an important part of motorcycle history. As an AMA Hall of Famer, Barber's impact on the motorcycling community was significant, both through his museum and his own racing career in the 1960s.
The details
Barber was a philanthropist, real estate developer and businessman, and the son of George Warren Barber Sr., who founded Barber Dairies in the 1930s. Barber began privately collecting motorcycles in the 1970s and established the Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum as a nonprofit in 1994. In 2002, he opted to close the original location of the museum and moved the collection to its current 830-acre complex in Birmingham, Alabama in September 2003.
Barber began privately collecting motorcycles in the 1970s.
The Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum gained 501(c)(3) nonprofit status in 1994.
Barber closed the original location of the museum in 2002 and moved the collection to its current 830-acre complex in Birmingham, Alabama in September 2003.
Barber was inducted into the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame in 2014.
The players
Founder of the Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum, the world's largest collection of historic motorcycles, dies at 85.
Published on Feb. 20, 2026
Got story updates?
Submit your updates here. ›
George Barber, the founder of the Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum in Birmingham, Alabama and an inductee into the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame, has passed away at the age of 85. Barber began privately collecting motorcycles in the 1970s and opened the museum in 1994 to display his growing collection to the public. In 2003, he relocated the museum to its current 830-acre complex that also includes a 2.38-mile road circuit.
Why it matters
Barber's Vintage Motorsports Museum is considered the world's largest collection of historic motorcycles, preserving an important part of motorcycle history. As an AMA Hall of Famer, Barber's impact on the motorcycling community was significant, both through his museum and his own racing career in the 1960s.
The details
Barber was a philanthropist, real estate developer and businessman, and the son of George Warren Barber Sr., who founded Barber Dairies in the 1930s. Barber began privately collecting motorcycles in the 1970s and established the Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum as a nonprofit in 1994. In 2002, he opted to close the original location of the museum and moved the collection to its current 830-acre complex in Birmingham, Alabama in September 2003.
Barber began privately collecting motorcycles in the 1970s.
The Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum gained 501(c)(3) nonprofit status in 1994.
Barber closed the original location of the museum in 2002 and moved the collection to its current 830-acre complex in Birmingham, Alabama in September 2003.
Barber was inducted into the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame in 2014.
The players
#80
Penton Talk / Front Brake Cable End
Last post by Rob Hugo - February 23, 2026, 05:01:29 AMDo any of you know of a source for the cable ends for front brake cables? I can't find anything close but am hoping there is a supplier that I am not aware of.