1973 Penton 250

[herman]

I am sure most of us have seen that 250 on ebay at least four times that i know of.First what is not on it or wrong  for the year? And why isnt it been sold? Look forward from some of you guys that now that year or that bike.

Herm

[vmx1963]

Funny, I was just wondering the same thing.  A 1973 250 with 'gearshift through clutch cover at some stage' is how I've seen it advertised many times.

VMX1963
Western Australia
//www.vmxktm.net

[Rocket]

I've looked at the bike in person, and the picture looks better than the bike.  I thought the bike sold the last time it was on, must have had problem with payment.
Rocket

[Dave Withrow]

I'm pretty sure Mike Lenz knows the history of this bike.  From what I understand, the guy won't let it go for less than 2 grand.  Rod's right about the bike when looking up close.   GO PENTON!

Dave Withrow
Chanute Base football champ '90

[chicagojerry]

being the ebay addict that i am, i noticed that he should have sold it the last time and that his reserve was met by a real bidder. and then at the last second some scumbag scam artist threw a high bid on it along with other phony bids and promptly got kicked off ebay. thats not to say that it may look better in the picture than up close and personal. chicago jerry

[herman]

Does that pipe look right where the end is? and what about the rims should they have shoulders?Yes i remember it being sold before too. Herm

Herm

[firstturn]

Herm,
  The following isn't correct just at a glance...pipe, shocks, throttle and rims.

Ron Carbaugh

[Rocket]

John Hardin used to own the bike and he sold it to Tote at Grayboy Cycle.  John is on this site so he can probably tell alot more of the history of the bike.
Rocket

[jhardin]

I bought the 250 from Larry Walls in florida ph.407-299-4993.It is a good running bike but far from correct.There is a picture and profile of larry on this bike in the still keeping track issue spring of 2003 issue no.14

john hardin

[herman]

John, Thanks for the information,I am the person who bought all the parts and all the engines and boy he had the parts and tools.Thanks again for the info. Herm

Herm

[Mike Lenz]

Tote is the owner of Grayboy Honda/Kaw in Peoria IL. He was a Penton dealer in the seventies. If ever in Peoria, besides looking me up, check out all the old husky and Penton gas tanks he has in his showroom up along the wall.

[Mike Lenz]

We also have a KTM, dirt only shop here in the Peoria area. RTR Cycle in washington IL. The owner there Rick Grebner has a 72 Jackpiner there too!

[3putt]

Mike,   Are you saying that Rick in Peoria is wanting to sell his 72 JP ? If that is the case, would you please forward his email address to me along with phone number to [email protected]. Thanks,   Nelson

wnm

[Rocket]

I happened to stop in at RTR Saturday.  He has a fantastic dirt bike shop.  That could change in the future, sounds like he is moving to a bigger building and taking on Yamaha too.
I looked at the 72 JP, not forsale, I asked of course!!
Rocket

[Mike Lenz]

Rocket, Next time your in Peoria look me up.
Mike Lenz