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#81
Penton Talk / Re: What Did You Do To Your PE...
Last post by Carl Hill - March 16, 2026, 06:40:25 AMGot this machine (well) used in Avon Ohio in 1978. My first full size dirt bike. My older brother tore it apart in the early 80s with the intention of rebuilding it. Thankfully my dad never threw anything away. I finally completed it this past weekend. First time it has run in 45+ years... started first kick!
#82
Penton Talk / Re: What Did You Do To Your PE...
Last post by Hank - March 15, 2026, 08:29:53 PMI too am preparing to go thru one of my six days, 72 model.
#83
Penton Talk / Re: What Did You Do To Your PE...
Last post by Dale Fisher - March 15, 2026, 07:37:40 AMLet's dust this thread off and post some project work. I have a 1976 MC5 125cc I've been finishing up.
#84
Penton Talk / March 7th 1968, 58 years ago t...
Last post by Paul Danik - March 07, 2026, 09:43:14 AM58 years ago today, March 7th 1968, the first ten serial production Penton Sportcycles arrived by airfreight in Cleveland, Ohio. Doug Wilford's dad, Wally, was dispatched by John to pick up the bikes and haul them back to Amherst, and the fun began !!!
From photos I have seen, I believe the bikes were uncreated and put together in the area of the old original Penton Motorcycle Agency. As the story goes, within a day six of them were on their way to the Stone Mountain National Enduro to be ridden by Dave Mungenast, Tom Penton, Leroy Winters, Al Born, Larry Maiers and of course John Penton.
If you find all of this Penton history to be interesting, be sure to read the John Penton book.
https://www.pentonusa.org/product/john-penton-and-the-off-road-motorcycle-revolution/
The photo is of Al Born on Penton serial number V-003 taken in Georgia a day before the Stone Mountain event.
From photos I have seen, I believe the bikes were uncreated and put together in the area of the old original Penton Motorcycle Agency. As the story goes, within a day six of them were on their way to the Stone Mountain National Enduro to be ridden by Dave Mungenast, Tom Penton, Leroy Winters, Al Born, Larry Maiers and of course John Penton.
If you find all of this Penton history to be interesting, be sure to read the John Penton book.
https://www.pentonusa.org/product/john-penton-and-the-off-road-motorcycle-revolution/
The photo is of Al Born on Penton serial number V-003 taken in Georgia a day before the Stone Mountain event.
#85
Penton Talk / Re: Breaking New. Alan Buehner...
Last post by Don Roth - March 06, 2026, 01:12:19 PMThank You Walter, er Paul. Good news indeed!
#86
Penton Talk / Re: Breaking New. Alan Buehner...
Last post by Daniel P. McEntee - March 05, 2026, 10:39:35 AM That's great news!! That's a heck of a quick turn around!! Wish I could navigate through the medical system that fast!! Everything with me seems to be "hurry up and wait!" But I'm glad that Al is doing so well.
Type at you later,
Dan McEntee
Type at you later,
Dan McEntee
#87
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 !!!!!
#88
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
#89
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.
#90
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.