1974 Penton 125 "enduro" picture

[MattyQ]

Hi ,  I recently purchased a 1974 125 Enduro as it was discribed in the ad .  The bike is in pieces , can anyone send me or direct me to what this bike is supposed to look like?  

Thanks ,

Q

Matthew Quinlan

[thrownchain]

Go to the "featured bikes" page off the "home page". Lots of pics there.

[Chakka]

Hi Matthew,

The link below will bring you to my photobucket space where I have my restored 74' Enduro displayed. The only deviation from original is the exhaust pipe tip off an earlier 6 Day and the headlight. I used the fiberglass shell headlight because I wanted a bike that looked like the ones used in the 74' ISDT. The correct headlight bucket is shown under my Harescrambler link. Good Luck with your project.

Chris

http://s17.photobucket.com/albums/b60/chakka141/

[pakala]

Chris,
 You have some nices Pentons. The headlight mask on the 74' 125 six day is boss. How do I get one???
         Paul (socal)

[MattyQ]

Chris ,

Thanks for sharing , I can't wait to get started! Nice work you are very talented.

I second the on the fiberglass shell , that's sick!

Q

Matthew Quinlan

[MattyQ]

Throwchain , I did look out there. Just wasn't exactly sure the exact years I was viewing .  

Thanks ,

Matt

Matthew Quinlan

[Rocket]

quote:Originally posted by pakala

Chris,
 You have some nices Pentons. The headlight mask on the 74' 125 six day is boss. How do I get one???
         Paul (socal)

Paul
Tom Brosius sells headlight shells like that and also Vintage Speedy has them.
Rocket

[Chakka]

The headlight shell came from Tom Brosius. The bulb is a 4" 12v beam from NAPA glued in place with 3m 5200 RTV adhesive. Thanks guys for the compliments. The 74' was my fist restoration and at the time I didn't think I would ever finish it.

Chris

[sixdazed]

Chris,Nice bikes-love the 74 six days.Just out of curiousity did you use the PPG#44623 paint on it (the 125 6 days)?It looks maybe like a little lighter,brighter color than some i've seen (or maybe it's just the picture),just wondering.I like it.
                               Thanks,
                                       Ric

ric emmal

[DKWRACER]

Hi Poggers!
And so goes the real story of the KTM headlight shell.

Approximatly 3 yrs. ago, I rcd. and email from Rod Gorzny about some unknown part, I had never seen. He explained that he had a "busted-up old headlight shell" in need of repairs and to possibly reproduce.

Two weeks later, I get this little gem in the mail.

Not in the greatest shape, but worthy of attention, due to it's history, and the knowledge of Rod, the adventure began.

In short, so that you know, this part came from a POG member, as well as others.

Being a POG member, and having my own website, is part of a dream.
 
I would be a fool, if I did not recognize the contributions of POG members.

And so, the story of the shell.

Thanks Rod,
Tom Brosius

[454MRW]

I have 2 of Toms reproduction headlight shells, and they are the best! Other attemps to make one like the original have missed the mark in my opinion. Mike

Michael R. Winter
I enjoy rebuilding and appreciating Pentons!
1974 250 HS Pentons-1980 KTM 175-400'S

[Chakka]

HI Ric,

Thanks, I did use a 2 part poly paint that was mixed at a local autobody supply house. I will have to get the can and write down the numbers tomorrow when I am in my shop. It is a shade lighter, you have a keen eye! When I opened the mixed paint before shooting I thought it looked to bright but might tone down. After application it darkened but not enough to match the original colors. At first I was bummed but now I love the brighter shade. I owe a lot of thanks to the many POG members who helped me through restoration #1.
Chris

[sixdazed]

Hi Chris,I'd be interested in getting that paint code from you as i'm considering a lighter shade for one of my 125's.Thanks,
                                                           Ric

ric emmal

[Chakka]

Hi Ric,
Sorry for the delay in response. I just checked the can and I will include all the text from the can since I have no idea whic pertain to color code.
Limco
FM WE5768 Step 1/1
Green Limco 3 1 pt.
VOC:4.0 Suffix A
LB105    25.6
LB205    38.5
LB303    302.0
LB401    305.2
LB900    328.4
LMC      478.5
Stock # 77472

I hope that information overload has what you need to get a match. I can also send you whats left in the can if you have an autobody place that can mix it for you.
Chris

[sixdazed]

Thanks Chris,I'll pass it on to the paint guy.
                                              Ric

ric emmal