Leading axle forks on 1975 Penton

[Chakka]

Anybody running 35mm leading axle forks, Ceriani or Marzocchi's on a 1975 vintage frame? I know the Hi-Point catolog lists them as an accesory but that they came stock with straight leg 35mm's. I wondered about how the bike would handle with such a mod. Anybody out there tried it yet?

Chris

[Rocket]

Chakka
The 76 bikes with the 75 style frame came with the leading axle forks, some of them.  In my opinion, they didn't turn very well in the woods, very stable in the fast open terrain.  I think to make them work as good as the straight leg forks, you need to put longer shocks on to steepen the rake.
Rocket

[John Ehrhart]

I wouldn't bother.
I have a '75 Jackpiner with 200mm Cerianis and a '78 400 with leading axle Marzocchis. The Cerianis always worked better and never lacked for stability out in the desert or handling in tight areas.

1969 Husqvarna 400 Cross
1974 Monark
1975 Jackpiner
1978 GS6 400
1981 250 MX

[Chakka]

Thanks Guys,

Thats what I needed to hear. I will keep my eyes out for a set of straight leg 35mm units. I procrastinated too long on the ebay set that went the other night. I hope a POG member got them

Chris