69' Penton steel tanker (yea or nay)

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1968

Ron Carbaugh
Kerrville, Texas

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Ron is 100% correct as always. The tank, however is a 69. The 68 tanks had a different decal on them. Shocks are off a 70's bike, more like a 75 or 76

Donny Smith
Lakeside, CA, soon to be Paragould, AR

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Donny is correct on the tank as the '68 had a blue KTK sticker or was plain.  The front fender bracket is a '70/71 and the shocks look like sone of the ones we had on the early 80's Honda bikes...I think?

Ron Carbaugh
Kerrville, Texas

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I know some of the euro factorys would use parts that were present at the time. On this bike we have 69' tank,sprocket carrier,chain guard. With a 68' non- breather frame.
  Were model year changes cut and dry at the KTM factory, like a Jap. manufacturer?
   If this were a early 69' build could it be possible they would use parts that would be considerd 68' and 69' models?
 I know this was common with the maico factory, but they were allowed to drink beer when working, that might be the reason with maico?
                    Paul(socal)

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Paul,
  All things are possible...even a dealer mixing and matching parts, but I think your bike was one that was just rebuilt by a local with parts that were avaliable.  I say this because of the front fender bracket is from a 1970 or 71 Penton and I think if you look close the rear chain guard was probably cut off and was originally a 1968.  Also the engine, or parts of the engine, was/is from a DKW.  Just my thoughts.

Ron Carbaugh
Kerrville, Texas

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Paul,
  Send me an email so I can get a phone number and address so I can have the bike picked up.  Thanks.

Ron Carbaugh
Kerrville, Texas

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Ron,
 It was nice to meet you at the ISDTR. Hopefully,one day this penton will look as nice as the ones at Dave Mungenast's Museum. A other steeltanker saved. Good luck with the bike. Info has been sent.
                Paul (socal)

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Paul,
  I didn't receive it.  Sometimes I don't get emails sent through the POG.  Give me a call on my cell @ 832.722.0408.  Thanks.

Ron Carbaugh
Kerrville, Texas

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Paul,
  Got the bike this morning.  Not bad.  The '68 frame is excellent and the other parts look good.  Thanks.

Ron Carbaugh
Kerrville, Texas

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Ron:  Speaking of emails did you get mine about a rolling Aloutte I know for sale.  Thought you might be interested.  Ted  [email protected]

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Ted,
  No I didn't.  I am not interested, but thanks for thinking of letting me know.

Ron Carbaugh
Kerrville, Texas

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Ron,
 I am glad the bike is what you expected, the next day I got a call about three zundapp 100 isdt bikes. I didn't have time for the one bike, but I guess I have time for three?
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                   Paul(socal)

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Paul,
  You aren't the only person that has that problem.  I bought another Penton because my Friend was out in California and could bring it back for me.  The 100 Zunndapps sound Great.  I heard about the down hill and rocky wash at Elsinore in detail.  You guys must have had a blast.

Ron Carbaugh
Kerrville, Texas