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#81
Penton Talk / Waldo vintage MX
Last post by Carl Hill - February 19, 2026, 10:48:03 AMAnybody coming to the race this weekend with an extra Motoplat coil???
#82
Penton Talk / Re: Interesting Steel Tanker p...
Last post by Hank - February 18, 2026, 09:41:39 PMI agree. I've looked at this photo several times and it always looks like I think an off road machine should look. I was always in hot water with the art teacher at school. All I wanted to draw were Pentons.
#83
Penton Talk / Interesting Steel Tanker photo...
Last post by Paul Danik - February 18, 2026, 08:19:37 AMI came across this photo and find it interesting that it has an alloy top end fitted with an early style pipe, possibly built before the later pipes were in production. Given that Mr. Erik Trunkenpolz took time to sit on the bike makes the photo especially cool. I see that the pipe has the chrome stinger endpiece fitted. I have pipes where that chrome stinger is removable and a pickle style silencer fits in its place. As you folks would know, the early cast iron cylinders have a rectangular exhaust port where the alloy cylinders have a round exhaust port.
I see that the tank was apparently chromed before being painted, as the knee areas are chrome, not painted white.
In my opinion, that is one of the prettiest Pentons ever.
I see that the tank was apparently chromed before being painted, as the knee areas are chrome, not painted white.
In my opinion, that is one of the prettiest Pentons ever.
#84
Penton Talk / Re: 74 jackpiner
Last post by slvrbrdfxr - February 14, 2026, 10:41:17 AMJohn,
Are you running a 6v or 12v lighting coil ? Either way, I believe the bulb number that fits the Preston Petty headlight mask is a #4411. The incandescent 12v #4411 type bulbs are usually available at a good auto parts store or at Tractor Supply because that number is considered a tractor bulb. If you want a #4411 halogen or LED then you might have to search online or Amazon. Also, Preston Petty Products sells the 12v halogen bulbs to fit your headlight mask on their website. Hope this helps. Good luck !
Dave McCullough
Are you running a 6v or 12v lighting coil ? Either way, I believe the bulb number that fits the Preston Petty headlight mask is a #4411. The incandescent 12v #4411 type bulbs are usually available at a good auto parts store or at Tractor Supply because that number is considered a tractor bulb. If you want a #4411 halogen or LED then you might have to search online or Amazon. Also, Preston Petty Products sells the 12v halogen bulbs to fit your headlight mask on their website. Hope this helps. Good luck !
Dave McCullough
#85
Penton Talk / 74 jackpiner
Last post by Johntucker - February 12, 2026, 10:36:09 PMI have a question what headlight should I buy for 74 jackpiner (there are so many types, and the number on mine is gone) any recommendations would be greatly appreciated....
" I have Preston Petty plastics"
Thankyou
" I have Preston Petty plastics"
Thankyou
#86
Wanted / For Sale / Re: WTB 73 /74 Penton 250 scr...
Last post by chicagojerry - February 10, 2026, 10:49:05 AMteddy landers has a complete 73 racer. very race worthy. he's in missouri. +14172746126
#87
Wanted / For Sale / Re: WTB 73 /74 Penton 250 scr...
Last post by Wings - February 06, 2026, 12:36:54 PMMike, If interested please take a look at my recent post for 1974 250 Scrambler for parts or restoration.
Thanks, Terry (Wings)
Thanks, Terry (Wings)
#88
Penton Talk / New Photo Gallery Features on ...
Last post by Rob Hugo - February 06, 2026, 04:04:59 AMAs many of you know, Karen—our longtime "web wonder"—has decided it was time to move on. Over the years, she and Bill created a wonderful collection of more than 8,500 photos in our galleries.
Over the past month, I've moved all of those photos from the old photo service directly onto our website. The galleries now have a fresh look, and they may continue to change a bit as we improve things.
One challenge is that photos from the last few years are missing, so some important events aren't represented. At our last meeting, it was also mentioned that we should include more photos of newer club members. I'm hoping you can help by sharing photos you already have on your phone or computer.
A new, easy way to share photos
We now have a simple feature on the website that lets POG members upload photos directly. I'll take care of placing them into the correct photo galleries.
How to get started
If you have any questions or need help at any point, please don't hesitate to reach out. Thank you so much for helping keep our club's memories up to date!
Over the past month, I've moved all of those photos from the old photo service directly onto our website. The galleries now have a fresh look, and they may continue to change a bit as we improve things.
One challenge is that photos from the last few years are missing, so some important events aren't represented. At our last meeting, it was also mentioned that we should include more photos of newer club members. I'm hoping you can help by sharing photos you already have on your phone or computer.
A new, easy way to share photos
We now have a simple feature on the website that lets POG members upload photos directly. I'll take care of placing them into the correct photo galleries.
How to get started
- Click "Register"
You'll find the Register button under the Login link in the main menu.
(register link on computer)
(register link on phone) - Fill out the registration form
- Please complete the form on the Register page.
- The phone number is only used if we need to contact you to help fix a technical issue more easily.
- Be sure to select that you are a POG member.
- Click the Register button when finished.
- Wait for approval
I'll confirm that you are a club member and approve your account. You should receive an approval email within one day. - Log in to the website
Once approved, you can log in using your username or email address and the password you chose. - Upload your photos
- After logging in, scroll toward the bottom of the Photo Gallery page.
- You'll see a new form where you can add information about the photo.
- Click Select a Photo to choose an image from your phone or computer.
- Click Upload Photo.
If you have any questions or need help at any point, please don't hesitate to reach out. Thank you so much for helping keep our club's memories up to date!
#89
Penton Talk / Hot off the press, POG newslet...
Last post by Paul Danik - February 03, 2026, 03:16:34 AMWhat a way to start the day ! My Penton Owners Group newsletter, Still....Keeping Track arrived yesterday, and over my morning coffee I read this issue's Member Profile on Mike Slate, and what a fine read it is.
The 20-page newsletter is jammed packed with lots of great articles and photos. I am in need of a refill on the coffee before I read the next piece which looks to be about Young Ted at 97 years young having a newly acquired 250 KTM lowered to allow him to start it without standing on a milk create.
Just like they say at the peep shows at the carnival, if you want to see more you're going to have to pay for it....and trust me...it is well worth it.
Thank you, POG newsletter Editor Alan Buehner for putting Issue No. 110 together, and thank you to all of you who contributed to it. And most certainly, THANK YOU to all of you POG members for your support.
If you are not a member and would like to join, just click on the link below to get started, and soon enough, you will have this fine newsletter to read with your morning coffee !
https://www.pentonusa.org/join/
And if you want a coffee mug, just click on the link below to get going...coffee NOT included!
https://www.pentonusa.org/product/john-penton-100th-birthday-mug/
The 20-page newsletter is jammed packed with lots of great articles and photos. I am in need of a refill on the coffee before I read the next piece which looks to be about Young Ted at 97 years young having a newly acquired 250 KTM lowered to allow him to start it without standing on a milk create.
Just like they say at the peep shows at the carnival, if you want to see more you're going to have to pay for it....and trust me...it is well worth it.
Thank you, POG newsletter Editor Alan Buehner for putting Issue No. 110 together, and thank you to all of you who contributed to it. And most certainly, THANK YOU to all of you POG members for your support.
If you are not a member and would like to join, just click on the link below to get started, and soon enough, you will have this fine newsletter to read with your morning coffee !
https://www.pentonusa.org/join/
And if you want a coffee mug, just click on the link below to get going...coffee NOT included!
https://www.pentonusa.org/product/john-penton-100th-birthday-mug/
#90
Penton Talk / February POG meeting coming up...
Last post by Paul Danik - February 02, 2026, 05:01:14 AMIt is hard to believe that 54 years ago, at the age of 19, I was making plans to attend the Factory Service School For The Penton Sportcycles which was held on February 15 - 16th, of 1971. Penton Dealer School is a story unto itself for a later time.
The February meeting of the Penton Owners Group is coming up in a few days, and the weather is pretty much as it always seemed to be for the trip to Amherst for Dealer School. Thursday February 5th. is the POG meeting date, and as usual, the meeting will commence at 7pm in the Jackpiner Room of the KTM building, located just west of beautiful downtown Amherst, Ohio.
John Penton pretty much ran the Penton Dealer School with the help of Doug Wilford and the cast of characters that helped him run Penton Imports at the time, it was always exciting and interesting to say the least. President Rick and VP Samantha will be leading the POG meeting which usually has it fair share of interesting and exciting moments as well!
If you are not a Penton Owners Group member and would like to join and help support the Group in its mission, just click on the link below to get started.
https://www.pentonusa.org/join/
No Certificates of Achievement will be handed out at the POG meeting, but President Rick usually brings along some tasty treats for one and all to enjoy. Although John Penton and Doug Wilford are no longer with us, your involvement in the Penton Owners Group and attending POG meetings and events when possible is sure a great way to help to keep the memory of these men and the folks who ran Penton Imports alive and well.
The February meeting of the Penton Owners Group is coming up in a few days, and the weather is pretty much as it always seemed to be for the trip to Amherst for Dealer School. Thursday February 5th. is the POG meeting date, and as usual, the meeting will commence at 7pm in the Jackpiner Room of the KTM building, located just west of beautiful downtown Amherst, Ohio.
John Penton pretty much ran the Penton Dealer School with the help of Doug Wilford and the cast of characters that helped him run Penton Imports at the time, it was always exciting and interesting to say the least. President Rick and VP Samantha will be leading the POG meeting which usually has it fair share of interesting and exciting moments as well!
If you are not a Penton Owners Group member and would like to join and help support the Group in its mission, just click on the link below to get started.
https://www.pentonusa.org/join/
No Certificates of Achievement will be handed out at the POG meeting, but President Rick usually brings along some tasty treats for one and all to enjoy. Although John Penton and Doug Wilford are no longer with us, your involvement in the Penton Owners Group and attending POG meetings and events when possible is sure a great way to help to keep the memory of these men and the folks who ran Penton Imports alive and well.